Futsal was founded in South America in the 1930’s. It is similar to soccer but played on hardwood floors such as basketball gyms or “Salons”. 

Unlike soccer which is played 11v11, or Indoor Soccer which is played 7v7.  Futsal is played 5v5 with a much smaller and heavier ball with no walls to protect the ball from going out. The restricted boundaries of the game improves soccer players from overall technique on the ball to quick decision-making skills. 

 

The compact space of a 5v5 game develops proper dribbling and moving into open spaces to receive the ball. Most importantly, Futsal promotes confidence on the ball. It encourages to receive and pass the ball under pressure and increases the chances of  1on1 scenarios.