Players in this stage move from learning basic skills to using them in game situations and building tactical awareness.

Solid Foundation

Building confidence with the ball, practicing decision-making under pressure, and understanding the rules and nuances of Futsal.

Technical Skill Enhancement: Refining passing, shooting, and receiving, with a specific focus on the quick pass-and-move principles of Futsal.

Tactical Basics: Introducing fundamental offensive and defensive concepts such as positioning, rotation, and creating space. The 5v5 structure naturally encourages a firmer grasp of movement and teamwork.

Speed of Play: Encouraging players to make quicker decisions under the high pressure of the small court.

Game Format: 5v5 games, including a goalkeeper, often use a slightly heavier size 4 futsal ball to enhance foot strength and control.

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.