Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game which is,
essentially, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors.
It is a small sided game (5v5) played on a smaller field (roughly
basketball court sized) with a smaller (size 3-4) ball. Futsal is
played with touchline boundaries.
 There are no walls in
play. This is the game that outdoor soccer players around the globe
play when they are indoors to refine and maintain their control
skills and touch. It is superior to walled soccer in terms of
developing better skills and technique. In traditional American
walled soccer, players regularly whack the ball (and sometimes
their bodies) against the boards which promotes improper technique
and too often rewards errant play. In Futsal, players are constantly
reminded to play the same quality control game that is required for
success in the outdoor game.
Futsal is the only "Official
form of Indoor Soccer" as approved by the Federation Internationale
de Football Association FIFA. It is played in all the continents of
the world by over 100 countries with 12 million players. Futsal is
normally played on a gymnasium floor, although it can be played on a
variety of surfaces. The game does not require the use of
expensive dasher boards, as do other versions
of indoor soccer, therefore making it a very economical and safe
sport.
Because the sport is a great skill developer,
demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, pin-point passing, and a
four-second limit on all play restarts it is an exciting game for
children as well as adults.
Great soccer superstars such as
Pele, Zico and Socrates grew up playing the game and credit Futsal
with developing their skills. Futsal is played with a special low
bounce ball, necessitating players to use their ball striking
skills, rather than the ball's bounce, to propel
it.
 InSoccer has been offering
Futsal programs, Leagues, and Tournaments in Massachusetts since
1999... Many of its teams have advanced to State, Regional, and
National Championships. For a listing of state, Regional, and
National Champions which have participated in our programs, click
here .
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