1. FIFA's Futsal rewards the same basic skills, tactics and knowledge of the game as the 11v11 outdoor game. 2. Ball Touches In a statistical study comparing Futsal to indoor arena soccer with walls, players touch the ball 210% more often.
3. Ball Control
With limited space, an out of bounds and constant opponent pressure, improved ball control skills and technique are required. 4. Speed of Play
With limited space, constant opponent pressure and a 4 second restart rule players learn to play and think fast. 5. Mandatory Support
Without a wall as a crutch, players must make supporting runs when their teammates have the ball. 6. Continuity of Play
Action is continuous so players are forced to continue the play instead of stopping and watching. 7. Knowledge
With four court players and all the basic options of the outdoor game in non-stop action mode, players' understanding of the game is enhanced. 8. Framing the Goal
The goal and Penalty Area are a perfect size for narrowing the angle so teams learn to frame the goal to score goals. 9. Encouraged Learning
FIFA's Laws Of The Game of Futsal, encourage playing a skilled game by punishing all physical contact fouls. 10. Fun
Players enjoy the challenge of playing a fast-paced-fun-skill-oriented game that test their abilities.
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