What is Futsal football? What is attractive about this form?

Futsal football is a kind of sport that is no longer strange to people around the world. This is a shortened version of football with matches that are no less attractive and dramatic. This football tournament attracts a lot of viewers because of the many interesting things it brings. Readers with PHSpin find out the details.

What is Futsal?

Futsal, also known as indoor soccer, is a soccer tournament with each side consisting of 5 players, including 4 players and 1 goalkeeper. In each match, each team can replace up to 7 players and there is no limit to the number of substitutions. In addition, like 11-a-side soccer, Futsal will have 1 main referee who makes the final decision of the match. Supporting the main referee will be a table referee and an assistant referee. Moreover, these referees can replace each other when an injury occurs.

History of Futsal

This Futsal tournament is said to have been founded in the 1930s in Uruguay. When it was first formed, it was played on small outdoor soccer fields or in neighborhoods and schools.

After being introduced to European countries in the 1940s by Uruguayans, Futsal quickly spread to many countries. Specifically, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Italy… Futsal quickly developed and attracted many players to participate.

In 1989, the World Football Federation FIFA recognized the sport of Futsal and organized competitions around the world. Since then, this tournament has attracted many teams from participating countries.

What is attractive about Futsal football?

Futsal has become a recreational sport in many countries. This form is invested systematically with high expertise and technique. With a relatively small space, players need more passes and more handling situations that require higher techniques. This type of sport is also considered a sport that helps develop the technique and football skills of young players. From there, it helps them develop well in terms of health, control ability, and passing the ball past opponents. Overall, the match will have a faster, more intense, and more attractive rhythm.

What are the rules of Futsal?

• Futsal is currently a sport that is played indoors or on small fields. Therefore, the rules of this football game will have the following specific regulations:
• The number of players specified for each team will be 5 people including 4 players and 1 goalkeeper.
• Substitution form: Players can be substituted at any time during the match, including the goalkeeper. Each team when substituting will comply with the regulations of football.
• About the match time: Each Futsal match will usually take place in 2 halves and each half will last from 10 to 20 minutes depending on the tournament organizer.
• For the football: The Futsal football will be smaller than the traditional football with 11 players. Moreover, the weight and size of the ball is about 400 to 450g.
• For the goalkeeper: This is the only player allowed to touch the ball with his hands in the penalty area. In addition, the goalkeeper will not be allowed to touch the ball with his hands when it is thrown from the goalkeeper’s feet without touching the ground or any player.
• When taking a corner kick: In case the ball is kicked out of his team’s possession, the corner kick will be taken right at the end line.
• When taking a penalty kick: In case a player commits a foul in his team’s penalty area. At this time, the player will take the kick at the place of the foul without running up.
• For injury time: This is the time decided by the referee when the match is stopped or there is an incident.

Playing positions in Futsal

Although the team structure is smaller than the usual form of football, Futsal will have the following positions:

The goalkeeper is the one who protects the goal and has the right to touch the ball with his hands in his team’s penalty area.

Defenders are players whose role is to help prevent and stop opponents from attacking.

Midfielders are those who play in the midfield area and play the role of distributing the ball to players to attack the opponent’s goal.

A striker is a player who plays a very important role in penetrating the opponent’s goal to score.

In addition, when participating in Futsal tournaments, players need to have the ability to play fast, flexible, and highly technical… Because the field area is much smaller than traditional football.

Conclude

The above information will help you understand more about Futsal football. If you are passionate about this sport, then why not join and experience football tournaments to have a truly interesting experience?