Futsal programs for children aged 5 to 8 are typically designed to develop age-appropriate skills while emphasizing frequent ball touches and quick decision-making, key benefits of the fast-paced, small-sided game.

Solid Foundation

This enhances confidence and encourages players to try new moves and express themselves more freely.

Fun: The environment primarily emphasizes engagement and a passion for the game, often highlighting straightforward, enjoyable activities.

Ball Mastery: Focus on controlling the ball at their feet for most of the session. Drills emphasize dribbling, stopping the ball with the sole, and basic passing.

Motor Skills: Developing balance, agility, and coordination.

Game Format: Small-sided games (e.g., 3v3 or 4v4) to ensure frequent ball contact, usually using a smaller, lighter futsal ball.

CLEATS GUIDE FOR FUTSAL

The main difference between the two types of play is that indoor futsal is played on a turf field, where you can wear indoor cleats during practice. Futsal, however, is played on a wooden floor, which requires flat soccer cleats. (see the picture) Usually, it is played in a basketball court gym.