TEN RULES FOR FUTSAL
Rule One
Futsal is 5v5 including goalies.
Rule Two
3 games of 15 mins, one way, no half time.
Rule Three
Unlimited rolling subs no need to tell the ref.
Rule Four
Subs enter from the Subs Zone on half-way line.
Rule Five
Kick-ins instead of throw-ins – 5 yard retreat.
Rule Six
Corners as in mini soccer – 5 yard retreat.
Rule Seven
Free kicks all direct, 5 yard retreat.
Rule Eight
Retreat rule as in mini soccer.
Rule Nine
After goalkeeper releases ball, it must be touched by opposition before a back pass.
Rule Ten
No slide tackling, barging or charging into other players.
Futsal is 5v5 including goalies.
Rule Two
3 games of 15 mins, one way, no half time.
Rule Three
Unlimited rolling subs no need to tell the ref.
Rule Four
Subs enter from the Subs Zone on half-way line.
Rule Five
Kick-ins instead of throw-ins – 5 yard retreat.
Rule Six
Corners as in mini soccer – 5 yard retreat.
Rule Seven
Free kicks all direct, 5 yard retreat.
Rule Eight
Retreat rule as in mini soccer.
Rule Nine
After goalkeeper releases ball, it must be touched by opposition before a back pass.
Rule Ten
No slide tackling, barging or charging into other players.
Futsal was important in helping to develop my ball control, quick thinking, passing… also for dribbling, balance, concentration…Futsal was very, very important, no doubt.
Pele, World Cup Winner: 1958, 1962 & 1970
FIVE TOP TIPS FOR FUTSAL
Tip One - Substitutions
Futsal substitutions are more like ice hockey - players go fast and hard for a few minutes and then are subbed for a breather, then come back on again. Your subs bench should be more like a tag team. Use your whole squad and as many subs as you can.
Tip Two - Everyone attacks, everyone defends
Because they might only be on the pitch for a few minutes at a time, players should cover every inch, attacking together and defending together - then come off for a breather.
Tip Three - Pass, move, pass, move, pass...
The ball is smaller, heavier and less bouncy. It's not for booting. Futsal is all about quick, accurate passing and fast movement to make angles for the next pass. It's every player's chance to play like Lionel Messi, so let them.
Tip Four - The results really don't matter
These few weeks of Futsal are a chance for your players to try something new. A chance for them to take risks, try new skills, have a go at outrageous skill. They'll make hundreds of mistakes, every single one a learning opportunity. The scores and results are not important - it's about player development.
Tip Five - Quiet please
The children need a quiet, calm environment to learn new skills. So that means…
- managers must keep their instructions to their team talks and a quiet word with their substitutes about to come on.
- absolutely no 'instructions' shouted by managers to players on the pitch during the games - let the kids make their own decisions and mistakes.
- parents are allowed into the Hall and can watch QUIETLY.
Futsal substitutions are more like ice hockey - players go fast and hard for a few minutes and then are subbed for a breather, then come back on again. Your subs bench should be more like a tag team. Use your whole squad and as many subs as you can.
Tip Two - Everyone attacks, everyone defends
Because they might only be on the pitch for a few minutes at a time, players should cover every inch, attacking together and defending together - then come off for a breather.
Tip Three - Pass, move, pass, move, pass...
The ball is smaller, heavier and less bouncy. It's not for booting. Futsal is all about quick, accurate passing and fast movement to make angles for the next pass. It's every player's chance to play like Lionel Messi, so let them.
Tip Four - The results really don't matter
These few weeks of Futsal are a chance for your players to try something new. A chance for them to take risks, try new skills, have a go at outrageous skill. They'll make hundreds of mistakes, every single one a learning opportunity. The scores and results are not important - it's about player development.
Tip Five - Quiet please
The children need a quiet, calm environment to learn new skills. So that means…
- managers must keep their instructions to their team talks and a quiet word with their substitutes about to come on.
- absolutely no 'instructions' shouted by managers to players on the pitch during the games - let the kids make their own decisions and mistakes.
- parents are allowed into the Hall and can watch QUIETLY.
As a little boy in Argentina, I played futsal for my club. It was tremendous fun, and it really helped me become who I am today.
Lionel Messi, FIFA World Player of the Year