Want to know more about Futsal before you decide? Scroll down and read, there are also a few videos to watch. U.S. Soccer and Nike Host Futsal Youth Invitational (video link)
About Futsal Futsal quickly develop skills required for soccer: - balance, motor ability, agility and co-ordination, ball mastery, accurate and quick passing and receiving,
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perception insight and awareness. Children learn through repetition and practice in small areas this occurs naturally. As Futsal is fast and action packed, fitness is improved while learning and having fun. We find children love playing Futsal. It is exciting, many goals are scored and the game is devoid of complex rules such as off side. Children learn so much faster if they enjoy the game and spend a lot of time playing with the ball. Http://www.futsal-plus.com.au/About_Futsal.html
Why Play Futsal?
Fun - Players enjoy the challenge of playing a fast paced skill oriented game that tests their abilities.
Safety - Futsal is much safer than outdoor and some other forms of indoor soccer. The rules of Futsal restrict physical play, and there are no walls to run into.
Ball Touches - According to a FIFA report, in an average 40-minute futsal contest an outfield player will touch the ball roughly every 29 seconds, or 80 touches. Now compare that to a 90-minute outdoor game where it's only around 30-40 touches. That is more than double in just half the time.
Ball Control - With Futsal, the emphasis is clearly on control and technique. Without control and technique you cannot expect to succeed in Futsal. With limited space, boundary lines, and constant opponent pressure, improved ball control skills are required.
Speed of Play - With limited space and constant opponent pressure, players learn to play fast to survive.
Continuity of Play - Action is continuous so players are forced to continue play in support of their teammates.
Mandatory Support - With only 4 field players on the field and always needing the proper support positions offensively and defensively, a player will instinctively learn better spacing, passing and general tactics from playing Futsal. Players without the ball must move to space and must truly support their teammates.
Framing the Goal - The goal and Penalty Area are a perfect size for narrowing the angle so teams learn to frame the goal to score goals.
Knowledge - With four court players and all the basic options of the outdoor game, players' understanding of the game is enhanced.
Encouraged Learning - The rules of Futsal encourage playing a skilled game by punishing all physical contact fouls.
Rewards - Futsal rewards the same basic skills, tactics and knowledge of the game as the 11v11 outdoor game.
Who says Futsal is really that much better? FIFA says Futsal is better. The Brazilians are among the many nations that swear by it. Pele, Ronaldo, Robinho, Romario, Zico, Adriano, Kaka and Bebeto all credit Futsal for much of their skill and technique development. All the major heads of Soccer and FIFA declared that this is the way to go. Once you experience Futsal, you will see the reasons.
About US Futsal The priority in Futsal is to motivate players in an environment that is conducive to learning. The more pleasure kids derive from their participation, the more they wish to play and practice on their own. While their instinct to play is natural, their affection and appreciation for soccer must be cultivated. Futsal is the foundation to such goals.
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