The goal was to create a smaller, more dynamic version of soccer, encouraging faster play and greater skill.

5 versus 5   

• 4 field players each team.
• 1 goalie each team.
• Play on a flat surface (asphalt, tile, or hardwood).
• Played with a weighted ball.
• No walls are used.
• Flat sole shoes worn.

Futsal is a fast-paced and technical, smaller version of soccer played between two teams of five players each —that's four field players and one goalkeeper per team. Unlike regular soccer, futsal is played on a flat, hard surface such as asphalt, tile, or hardwood, without walls around the playing area. Players wear flat-soled shoes for better traction and control. The game uses a smaller, heavier (weighted) ball, which helps keep the ball on the ground and encourages precise passing and footwork.

• Using the bottom of your foot (sole) to manipulate the ball.
• Roll overs, Sole v’s, side shuffles, back heels, L-pulls, scoops.

Yes, as it teaches beginners to be able to have more ball control.

• It is beneficial for developing skills, creativity, increase in speed of play, offensive and defensive transitions, and more.
• Players are more involved in the game and have more action.

Futsal is a different sport from soccer, but they are closely related. Both involve scoring goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net, and many of the basic rules are similar. However, futsal is played on a smaller, hard court with fewer players (5 vs. 5), a smaller, heavier ball, and no walls. Because of the limited space, futsal focuses more on quick thinking, fast footwork, and close ball control. While it’s a separate sport, many soccer players use futsal to sharpen their skills.

• Game length: Usually two halves of 20 minutes each (with a running clock).  
• Start and restart: The game begins with a kick-off at the center. If the ball goes out, play restarts with a kick-in (not a throw).  
• Ball: It’s smaller and heavier than a regular soccer ball, which keeps it low and encourages control.  
• Fouls: After 5 team fouls in a half, the other team gets a free kick.  
• Goalkeeper rules: The keeper can only hold the ball for 4 seconds and can’t touch it again unless someone else touches it first.

• Teams are composed of four outfield players and one goalkeeper.  
• There are no throw-ins in futsal. A kick-in will be used to restart play. 
• There are no offsides in futsal.  
• Teams are entitled to a one minute timeout in each half. Timeouts are allowed when the team is in possession and the ball is out of play. 
• There are no goal kicks in futsal. Goalkeepers restart play by distributing the ball with their hands.  
• Substitutions may occur any time during the run of play. Substitutions must be made through the technical area in front of the team's bench, not at half court.  
• Direct free-kick fouls are accumulated in each half. If one team accumulates 6 or more direct free-kick fouls in one half, the opposing team will be awarded a direct free-kick.

• Must wear a different color shirt.  
• He/She may wear long pants and/or other padding as deemed safe by the match referee.  
• May receive a kick-in directly.  
• May kick the ball directly over the half-way line.  
• May score directly with his/her feet during the run of play.

• All substitutions are on the fly, this includes goalkeeping substitutions. Referees will not stop play for goalkeeping substitutions. A substitute may not enter the pitch until the player leaving the pitch leaves through the substitution zone in front of his teams’ bench. Any substitute who enters the pitch before the player being replaced has completely left the field of play may be shown a yellow card. All substitutions must take place through the substitution zone in front of his teams’ bench -- not at the half-way line. 
• Teams will switch benches (and ends) at halftime, ensuring that all substitutions take place in the defensive half.  Covid protocols may change this general rule.

Games are comprised of two (2) twenty (20) minute halves.

• Teams only have 4 seconds to restart the game (kick-in, freekick’s corner kicks) 
• Goalie’s (Goal Clearance) also have 4 seconds with the ball on the defensive half, once they pass the attacking half, they have no limit

Once the goalie releases the ball on the defensive half, they are not able to receive the ball again in the same possession - only until possession is lost, or the goalie is involved in the attacking half.

• At the 5th foul mark, officials warn team(s) as the following 6th foul will lead to a direct freekick from the second marker with no wall.
  

• Accumulated Fouls: All direct free kick fouls are recorded on the scoresheet and on the scoreboard. If one team accumulates 6 or more direct free kick fouls in one half, the opposing team will take a direct free kick without a wall. If the foul occurs farther from the attacking goal than the second penalty spot, the Direct Free Kick Without a Wall is taken from the second penalty spot. If the foul occurs nearer to the attacking goal than the second penalty spot (but outside the penalty area, of course), the attacking team may choose whether to take the Direct Free Kick Without a Wall from the second penalty spot or from the spot of the foul. All Direct Free Kicks Without a Wall must be kicked with the intention of scoring a goal by a clearly identified kicker. The defending team may not make a wall and may not be nearer to the ball than 16 feet and even or behind the ball when the kick is taken. The goalkeeper may be off the goal-line but may not be nearer than 16 feet from the ball. Accumulated fouls are reset to zero at the beginning of the second half and carry over into extra-time if being played.  
• Penalty Spot: 5 meters (~16 feet) from the goal-line and the center of the goal and placed at the top of the penalty area line.  
• Second Penalty Spot: 10 meters (~32 feet) from the goal-line and the center of the goal.  
• Advantage: Advantage is applied in Futsal. Direct free kick foul will count as accumulated fouls if advantage is applied even if play is not stopped by the referees. If the referee gestures with both arms, the foul was a direct free kick foul and will be counted accordingly. If the gesture is with one arm, the free kick would have been indirect and will not count as an accumulated foul.  

Yes, you are able to head the ball in futsal.

Yes, dribbling is essential in the game and keyforpossession.

Only once during possession.

A rough foul inside the goal area.

No.

Futsal shoes (flat sole), no studs.

• Players under 7 years old use 2.5.
• Players 8 - 12 years old use size 3.
• Players over 13 years old use size 4.