Futsal is basically an adaptation of Five-A-Side football, the main difference being that it is played using a size 4 ball with a reduced bounce. The reduced bounce encourages players to keep the ball on the floor which then requires more skill to pass and create space.
The FA is strongly encouraging small sided games for the progression of youngsters and Crossbar Coaching sees Futsal as the perfect sport to develop skills which can then be taken into Football. To see Brazil's National Futsal team in action please visit the youtube link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOI9SjQpc_Q
Futsal has a long history having been invented in South America as long ago as the 1930s. Futsal is an internationally recognised sport, governed worldwide by FIFA. For more information on futsal and the rules of the game please click on the link below:
http://thefa.com/GrassrootsOld/SmallSidedFootball/Futsal/Postings/2004/02/About+Futsal.htm
As well as Futsal, Crossbar Coaching also provides football coaching for boys and girls of all ages during curriculum time or after school. To see if Crossbar Coaching can benefit your school and for further infomation about us please visit our website: www.crossbarcoaching.co.uk
Or contact Gavin Cowan via email: gavcowan@hotmail.com or for an informal chat on 07786080801