Futsal: The basicsEver wondered how some of the world’smost skilful players developed their ability to beat opponents at will? How do players such as Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinhio, Robinho and Roberto Carlos develop skills that set them apart from other players? What did they do as youngsters that provided them with the basis to becoming some of the world’s best players? If you are interested in the answer then you need to learn more about a game called Futsal
| What's the difference? | |
| Futsal Traditional | English Five a Side Football |
| Five players on court – rolling substitutions | Five players on court – limited substitutions |
| Played to lines. Ball is returned to play with a ‘Kick-In’ | No By or End lines – use of rebound boards. Ball constantly in play |
| Use of wider and longer pitch | |
| All players allowed to enter penalty areas | Only Goalkeepers permitted to enter penalty areas |
| No height restriction on ball | Use of restriction on height of the ball |
| Use of Square Goals (3m x 2m) | Use of rectangular goals |
| Use of Futsal ball (30 per cent reduced bounce) | Use of Football – size 5 for adults |
| 5 Foul Limit - No wall for Direct free Kick from ten metres after fifth Foul | Unlimited Fouls |