Futsal in the Yard

The Futsal In The Yard programme focuses on introducing participants to the game of Futsal, using fun games and activities to improve agility, balance and coordination, while also emphasising important Futsal techniques.

Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small-sided football game that originates from South America. It is widely played across the world, and is the small-sided football format that is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA. Futsal is played between two teams of five players, one of whom is the goalkeeper and up to seven substitutes per team may be used. Unlike some other forms of 5-a-side football, the game is played on a hard-court surface delimited by lines. Walls or boards are not used. Futsal is also played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regulation football. The ball and rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique as well as refining ball control, passing and dribbling in small spaces.