Futsal - Your Questions Answered

 

Futsal is becoming ever so popular among soccer players in America, especially in the Chicago land area. Futsal in simple terms, is a small sided soccer game. There are many different aspects, however that put futsal in a completely different category then outdoor or even larger scale indoor games. Futsal began in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani created a five-a-side version of soccer. The United States later adopted and trademarked the word Futsal which is derived from Portugese or Spanish from the words Futbol or Futebol meaning "soccer" and the French or Spanish word for "indoor"  which is Salon or Sala. 

 

The skill developed in this game is visible in players such as Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto and other Brazilian superstars that developed their skill playing Futsal. Brazil continues to be the Futsal hub of the world, the game is now played all over the world, from Europe to North and Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia and Oceania. The game helps players develop their individual skills for a larger style game. Futsal focuses on quick touches rather long distances of running.  

 

Now that you know a little history lets talk about how to improve your own futsal games so that maybe you can be the next Pele!

 

There are four important steps in learning new futsal skills.

 

1. Take one move at a time. Make sure you know each move inside and out before moving on to another one.

 

2. Watching and learning from other players is vital. If you are struggling with a move, watching other players or games can help you develop good habits in order to carry out your moves.

 

3. Your ball is your new best friend - Carry it everywhere you go and I mean everywhere. The more touches you have on the ball the more comfortable you will be in a game setting.

 

4. Start learning each move on your favored foot. Once you are comfortable with the move, switch over to your weaker foot and perfect it.

 

 

Soccer VS Futsal

Soccer	Futsal
#5 Ball	#3 or #4 ball - 30% less bounce
11 Players	5 Players
Substitution on dead plays	Substitutions on the "fly"
Throw-in	Kick-in
45 Minute Halves	20-25 Minute Halves
No time outs	1 time out
Goal Kicks	Goalkeeper Throws
Some player contact	No shoulder contact
No absolute time limit to restart game	4 second restart rule
Offside Rule	No Offside Rule
Goalkeeper cannot touch by hand a ball kicked back	Goalkeeper cannot touch by hand a ball kicked back
Unlimited back passes to Goalkeeper	One back pass to Goalkeeper
No sub for player sent off	Player sent off can be substituted for after 2 minutes or other has scored
Corner kick placed in arch	Corner kick placed on corner

*Rules from www.Futsal.com - Every league may change or adopt their own variations to the game.

 

 

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