THE GAME
WHAT IS FUTSAL
The fast, skilful, five-a-side indoor game that develops complete footballers — recognised by FIFA as the only indoor form of football.
WHAT IS FUTSAL?
FUTSAL IS FOOTBALL, REFINED.
Futsal is a fast-paced, five-a-side version of football played indoors on a hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball. Recognised by FIFA as the only indoor form of football, it rewards close control, quick decisions and creativity in tight spaces.
Born in South America in the 1930s, futsal is where many of the world's greatest players first learned their craft — and it's the foundation we build on at Farnborough FC Futsal Academy.
THE BASICS
HOW THE GAME WORKS
01
PLAYERS
Five a side, including a goalkeeper. Rolling substitutions throughout.
02
THE BALL
Smaller and low-bounce, designed to stay on the floor and reward close control.
03
THE COURT
Played indoors on a hard surface with rebound walls that keep the game flowing.
04
THE CLOCK
Two halves with a countdown clock that stops whenever the ball goes out of play.