Futsal is recognized as the best option for player development. It is especially great for improving speed of play, technical skills, decision-making and fitness.

Futsal is the only indoor game sanctioned by FIFA. If skills development is important, futsal is recognized as clearly the best form of indoor soccer. But that’s not the only reason.

What is Futsal?

• Futsal is a fun, fast-paced soccer game, played indoors within the lines of a basketball court (no walls), using a small, size 3 or size 4 (depending on age group), low-bounce ball.

• The game consists of two teams of four players and a goalkeeper with unlimited substitutions and quick restarts.

• Futsal is now played by over 12 million people in over 110 countries worldwide and touted as one of the keys in the development of soccer greats such as Pele, Zidane, Messi, Ronaldo, Xavi, Iniesta and Ronaldhino!

• More recently, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy has mandated futsal as a component of its training. Once you experience futsal, you will see the benefits.

Benefits of Futsal

• With the small court and lack of walls, players are constantly placed in demanding decision-making situations, requiring quick thinking, good ball control, precise passing, and creative solutions.

• The rules of futsal favor skillful, creative play above the physical contact that tends to be a feature of traditional US indoor soccer.

• Slide tackles and excessive bodily contact is forbidden in Futsal, resulting in fewer injuries.

• Smaller team sizes allow players to get more frequent touches on the ball and increased opportunities to score goals.