Small Sided (5v5)

Futsal is ideal for training any football concept on a "micro" level that can then be transferred onto the field. 5v5 means a player is constantly involved in an important action and has no "off time". Players must be switched on at all times. Players receive a significantly higher frequency of decision-making & problem-solving opportunities, often described as "more touches" on the ball. 

Smaller Court Size

Players are required to perceive, make decisions, and execute, in significantly less space & time than the field. To train this decision-making process (scan, choose, do) with very little space and time means that the space & time found on the field will begin to feel less complex and chaotic. 

Floor Surface

The ball moves quicker than grass/turf. Individually, players must have an excellent technical level to cope with this condition. Individual technical skills like starting, stopping, changing directions, passing, receiving, and finishing all require higher precision, and this adaptability carries over to the field.

Low Bounce Ball

The ball spends more time on the floor and under control. Players spend less time dueling and are encouraged to play through the floor more often. More frequent decision-making opportunities solving problems with the ball at your feet. 

Rule Modifications

Kick-ins, timed restarts, and no offside, among others, translate to a faster, more action-packed, and intense pace of play. The small distance between the goals means that all 5 players must attack and all 5 players must defend at a high level. Players are either always about to score or defending for their lives.