10
reasons to play Futsal
Like normal 11-a-side football, but
indoors!
World class teams Brazil, Spain and
Portugal with world class players like Ronaldo, Robinho, Kaka and Fabregas have
developed by playing Futsal. Here are ten simple reasons why you should play
Futsal – don’t be the last to join the global revolution!
1.
Rewards
Futsal
develops the same basic technique, skills, tactics and knowledge of the game as
the 11v11 outdoor game.
2.
Ball touches
In
a statistical study comparing futsal to indoor arena soccer with walls, players
touch the ball 210% more often which increases a player’s ball competency and
football ability. www.yourfutsal.org
‘articles’
3.
Ball control
The
limited space and touchlines, improve ball control, technique and the tactics
to cope with such pressure situations.
4.
Speed of play
Constant
opponent pressure and a 4 second restart law means players play fast, thus developing
fast intelligent players.
5.
Support play
Without
a wall or rebound boards to escape from in tight situations, players must support
team mates who have the ball by creating space for themselves.
6.
Continuity of play
Action
is continuous and mentally and physically demanding, thus improving player
concentration and fitness.
7.
Knowledge
With
four on-court players, plus a goalkeeper that can join in the play, all the
components of 11v11 are included. 11 v11 when broken down is a series of 4v4
games. As the action is non-stop, players are able to develop an improved
technical understanding of futsal very quickly.
8.
Finishing
The
goal and penalty area assist the goalkeeper in narrowing the angle, which means
players must learn to shoot accurately and deceive the goalkeeper instead of
just relying on power; the consequence of ‘off the walls football’ not allowing
players into the penalty area.
9.
Play well, play fair
The
laws of the game of futsal, encourage skilfully play and punish physical
contact. Players cannot barge or
slide. The skilful player is protected.
10.
Fun!
Futsal
is a fast-paced, fun, skill-oriented game that tests abilities, junior and
senior; it’s a win win situation – have fun and improve fitness whilst becoming
a better player.
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