Futsal The Sportsplex is pleased to announce the addition of the the worlds fastest growing sport - Futsal

What is Futsal?

Futsal is played indoors with a smaller/heavier size 3-4 ball. There are no walls in play. Also called "five-a-side", this is the game world class soccer players around the globe play to refine and maintain their ball control skills, footwork and touch.
There are four field players and a goalkeeper who protects a 6 ½ x 10 ft. goal. The game teaches tremendous ball control skills and presents incredible opportunities to get numerous touches on the ball.

Why the funny ball

Futsal uses a low-bounce ball that is smaller and heavier than a normal outdoor soccer ball and specifically designed to build confidence, develop skill and technique.
When a Futsal ball is received, it virtually 'sticks' to the foot. This builds great confidence in tight spaces when rapid passes are being issued repeatedly.
Interestingly, the same property which makes the ball easy to receive makes it more difficult to strike. A Futsal ball gradually eliminates the 'lazy pass'.
The smaller size and weight of the ball encourages more precise striking of the 'sweet spot'. Players quickly get acquainted with the merits of bending the knee, turning the hips, and striking the ball firmly to propel it.

Why has Brazil won 5 World Cups? Futsal!

The footwork and skills developed in futsal are clearly visible in the world-famous style that Brazilians display on full-sized soccer fields. Pelé, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto, Ronaldo, and women's superstars, Katia and Sissi, all grew up playing futsal

The Greatest Players played Futsal

	"I played futsal growing up. In futsal you need to think and play quick so it is easier for you when you move to outdoor soccer." - PELÉ
	"Futsal is really how I got started playing soccer. This is my love, the thing that I enjoyed most!" Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo
	"Everything I had as a Brazilian soccer player I owed to the game of futsal." ZICO