"Why Play Futsal?
Futsal is a small sided game so it gives players less time on the ball therefore players learn to cope in tight spaces.
It improves ball skills/ball mastery
It improves spatial awareness
It improves decision making
It improves speed of play
Futsal develops a player’s ability to both defend and attack.
Futsal players touch the ball up to 600% more in futsal than in 11-a-side soccer.
Goalkeepers are involved in the action up to 500% more than in 11-a-side soccer.
The ball is out of play 8-10% of the time in a small-sided game (futsal), compared to about 35% in 11-a-side soccer.
US Soccer recognizes the importance of small sided games with the new US Soccer “Player Development Initiatives”.
Futsal is recognized by US Soccer as “the best option for player development”.
U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Development Academy are mandating futsal as a component of their player development process.
Futsal is the fastest growing sport in the world."