Futsal - it's more than just the game.......

• Players learn to cope in tight spaces
• It improves spatial awareness
• It improves decision making
• Develops a players ability to both defend and attack
• Gives players less time on the ball
• Players touch the ball up to 5 times more in small sided games than 11-a-side
• Goalkeepers are involved in the action two to four times more than 11-a-side
• The ball is out of play 8-10% of the time in a small sided game compared to 34% in 11-a-side

HOW DOES FUTSAL HELP YOUNG PLAYERS?
 
•       Ball retention – possession is key in futsal. Players need to be able to keep the ball using good technique and movement
•       Quick play – the small playing area forces quick play. This again requires good technique and movement
•       Passing – futsal develops quick, accurate passing – no margin for error
•       Skillful play – futsal encourages skillful play, either to retain possession or to create a shooting opportunity
•       Confined spaces – everything happens much quicker and there is less margin for error
•       Tactical awareness – futsal is a “whole-team” game. Each player needs to be aware of their own responsibilities
•       Skill acquisition – the increased number of touches on the ball accelerates the learning process
•       Movements – with and without the ball increase significantly in futsal
 

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