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Reds Futsal Academy

WHY FUTSAL?

Futsal compresses soccer’s essentials skills into a small box, which allows players to make and correct errors, constantly generating solutions to problems. It creates players who are more comfortable with the ball, speeds up their decision making and gives them a much greater number of opportunities to passing, dribbling, receiving, and shooting.

REWARDS
Futsal rewards the same basic skills, tactics and knowledge of the game as the 11v11 outdoor game.

CREATIVITY
Futsal encourages players to be creative and think out of the box to quickly solve problems.

BALL CONTROL
No time plus no space forces players to improve their technique on the ball. 

BALL TOUCHES
Players touch the ball 600% more often, learning far faster without realizing even it.

SPEED OF PLAY
Limited space, constant opponent pressure and a 4 second restart rule, players learn to play and think fast.

SUPPORT PLAY
Limited space and a one pass back to goalkeeper rule, players must make supporting runs when their teammates have the ball; especially forward support runs.

CONTINUITY OF PLAY
Action is continuous so players are forced to continue the play instead of stopping and watching.

KNOWLEDGE
With four court players and all basic options of the outdoor game in non-stop action mode, players’ understanding of the game is enhanced

FRAMING THE GOAL
The goal and Penalty area are a perfect size for narrowing the angle so players learn to frame the goal to score goals.

FUN
Players enjoy the challenge of playing a fast-paced-fun-skill-oriented game that test their abilities.

PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS

“During my childhood in Portugal, all we played was futsal. If it wasn’t for futsal, I wouldn’t be the player I am today.”  
~Cristiano Ronaldo

“Futsal is an extremely important way for kids to develop their skills and understanding of the game.”  
~Ronaldinho

“Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and myself all started our careers in futsal. The majority of players who dribble, who have the ability to play quickly, come from futsal.”  
~Robinho

“In futsal, you see whether a player is really talented. In normal football you don’t necessarily identify talent as easily because it’s so much more physical. But with Futsal, you notice the small details in quality, class, and tactical understanding.  
~Xavi

BENEFITS OF LEARNING & PLAYING FUTSAL

TECHNICAL

  • More 1v1’s

  • Team balance

  • Rotation of positions – movement

  • Combination play

  • Short accurate passing

  • Shielding / Protecting ball

  • More transitions

  • More passing, receiving, and shooting

  • Using toe and sole of feet

SOCIAL

  • Played indoors – No weather issues

  • Roll On and Off subs

  • 5v5 means every player is involved

  • Independence and team ethic

  • Understanding of roles within the team

  • Everyone can play in ALL positions

  • Huge emphasis on team shape

  • Every player is equally important

PSYCHOLOGICAL (TACTICAL) 

  • Increased awareness

  • Concentration

  • Decision making

  • Desire to keep going

  • Movements off the ball

  • Composure

  • Confidence on the ball

  • Vision

  • Quick thinking

PHYSICAL

  • Higher levels of agility, balance, coordination, and speed

  • Constant movement

  • Increased movements and patterns

  • Increased tempo

  • Intensity of speed of movement

  • Heart rates higher for longer