FUTSAL

PREPARED BY
JONIE V. ROBLES
BRIEF HISTORY
The origin of Futsal can be traced back to
Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930 when Juan Carlos
Ceriani devised a five-a-side version of soccer
for youth competition in YMCAs.
 It is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese
word for "soccer"-- FUTbol or FUTebol, and the
French or Spanish word for "indoor" -- SALon or
SALa.
The first international competition took place in
1965, when Paraguay won the first South
American Cup. Six more South American Cups
were held through 1979, with Brazil winning all
of them.
Brazil continued its dominance with a victory in
the first Pan American Cup in 1980 and won it
again the next time it was played in 1984. A U.S.
team took part in the 1984 cup but finished out
of the running.
The U.S. Futsal Federation was founded in 1981
and incorporated in January 1983. Osvaldo
Garcia was its first president. The game is
referred to as Minisoccer, five-a-side soccer,
Futbol Sala or Futebol de Salao, but it is also
widly refereed by it trademark name, Futsal.
The first Futsal World Championship conducted
under the auspices of FIFUSA (before its
members integrated into FIFA in 1989) was held
in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1982, with Brazil finishing
in first place. The Brazilians repeated as
champions at the second World Championship
in 1985 in Spain but lost in the third World
Championship in 1988 in Australia to Paraguay.
The first international Futsal match played by
the U.S. Futsal National Team was in May 1984
in Nanaimo, Canada, and the United States won
6-5.
The first international Futsal match in the
United States was held in December 1985, at
Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park,
California.
FACILITIES
The court for futsal on average is 40(L) x 20(W)
meters (131x65 ft.) adding up to a total of 800
square meters (2625 ft.). You can clearly see
that it's almost twice that of basketball: 420 and
800 sq. m. Just like the field, the penalty area is
also bigger.

The international games require a larger futsal

pitch and the dimensions are as follows:
- Length: 38-42 meters (125-131 ft.)
- Width: 18-22 meters (59-72 ft.)
- Run-off enclosed field 2 x 2 (6.56 x 6.56 ft.) to 3
x 3 meters (9.84 x 9.84 ft.).
- and 3 x3 m is recommended -Run-off open
space court is 3m x 3m (9.84 x 9.84 ft.)
 BASIC SKILLS

• Ball Control • Ball Pass

• Ball Reception/Trapping • Shooting

• Ball Carrying • Dribbling

Ball Reception / Trapping Skill,
It is the act of receiving the ball in the
Futsal. The trapping can be performed
with any part of the body eligible by the
Futsal Rules, such as feet, thigh, chest,
head, among other parts.
Ball Control
It is differs from the ball trapping because
it refers to the act of keeping the ball
under control without letting it fall to the
ground.
Ball Carrying
It is the act of carrying the ball on your
possession through the pitch. It is
possible to carry the ball in a straight line
or changing direction (zigzag). Carrying
can be performed by using the front of
the foot, the instep or by stepping on the
ball, the so-called “roll”.
Ball Pass
On Futsal, it is the act of sending the ball
to a teammate. The Pass can be
performed with any part of the body
eligible by the Futsal Rules, such as the
feet, thigh, chest, head, heel.
Shooting
On Futsal, it is the act of sending the ball
towards the goal / goal of the opposing
team with the intention of scoring a
goal. The Kick can be performed with
any part of the body allowed by the
Rules of the Futsal; kick with the inside
of the foot (lead), with the instep, back
heel, thigh, and head.
Dribbling
It involves two other skills: Trapping and
Carrying. Dribbling is the act of passing
through a defender by trapping and
carrying the ball. Dribbling requires
change of direction, creativity, speed and
agility, with the intention of deceiving
the opponent and passing through it.
General Rules
 GOAL SCORED
A goal is scored when the whole of the
ball passes over the goal line, between
the goalposts and under the crossbar,
provided that no infringement of the
Futsal Laws of the Game has been
committed previously by the team
scoring the goal.
REFEREE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Game Responsibilities
Prior to the match, the referee must sure that the players are
ready to play and all their jewelry is removed. Players are not
supposed to have bracelets, earrings and necklaces while playing
for their own safety and that of other players. The soccer referee
must then approve the number of players for each team before
proceeding to start the game. He has to arrive in time to check on
players and meet with the coaches. The time recommended is 15
minutes before the scheduled kick-off time. Finally, he gets to
toss a coin to determine which team starts the play.
1. He is in Charge Of the Rules
There are 17 Laws of the Game to be upheld in every game. The
laws cover all aspects of the game ranging from the match ball
specifications to player equipment safety. It is the referee’s
obligation to apply the laws uniformly. He can delay the start of
a game until the players conform to the rules.
His responsibility is to ensure the rules are followed without
waning the competitiveness of the play. So the referee has to be
apprised with all the rules and apply them whenever necessary.
For example, in the case where a player commits more than one
foul the referee must punish the more serious offense.
2. Maintaining the Safety of Players, Fans and Team Officials
With the help of assistant referees, he or she is required to ensure
the safety of players, other officials and spectators. This means
that he is entitled to make decisions on safety concerns about the
match atmosphere or play. The options at hand are suspending
the play, addressing the problem or abandoning the match. Those
events interfering with the match are then recorded by the
referee.
3. The Game Time keeper
The referee starts the game and sanctions  corner kicks,  goal
kicks, throw-ins, offside, handballs, direct kicks and substitutions
at an appropriate time. His main responsibility is to run the
whole match with minimal interruptions allowed.
4. He Enforces Fair Play
He ensures fair play persists by discouraging unacceptable
behavior through disciplinary action. His power lies on a pen and
cards, part of the equipment a referee needs in every game. He
should not tolerate provocation of other players by team officials
and players. This is achieved by sanctioning yellow or red cards.
A proper record of these actions is kept as it is the base of
investigations into any misconduct.
5. He Inspects the Playing Area
The area of major concern is the playing field and the immediate
surroundings. It should be clear of fragments, most importantly
the dangerous ones like glass pieces.The corner flags must be in
place, markings on the field should be unbroken and advertising
boards should be over a meter from the playing area. The
responsibility of the referee extends to the crowds during the
large games. His duty is to confirm that their access to the field
is limited.
6. Weather and Surrounding Environment
The referee has the responsibility of keep an eye on the
surroundings and determining whether the conditions are suitable
for the match to continue. He can stop or delay the game if the
condition of the field is not acceptable, some fixtures get
damaged during the game, the spectators interfere with the
progress of the game or there are concerns about lighting storm
or such hazards.
7. Division of Responsibility and Cooperation
Having already stated that assistant referees assist in decision
making, it is imperative for the soccer referee to cooperate with
them. The assistants at times see incidents during the match that
the referee might missed. The referee ought to factor in their
contribution as he is the head of this team of officials. This helps
in ensuring the game is played for the stipulated time and
appropriate stoppage time is added. It is with the help of
assistants that unauthorized persons are identified and prevented
from entering the playing area.
8. He Assumes the Right Positioning During the Game
Every referee needs to be fit and active on the field, moving with
the ball so as to ensure he has a close eye on all actions. He has
to do this without interfering with the play. However, there is no
stoppage in play in case the ball hits the referee but he ought to
be position himself in a way that it is unlikely to happen.
Post-Game Responsibility: Record Keeping
Ever wondered why referees scribble on their cards during the
game? Well, it is part of the soccer referee responsibilities. The
referee is supposed to provide a match report to the appropriate
authorities. The report is a detailed documentation of incidents
during the match, goals and disciplinary action taken on players
and/or team officials before and during a match.
THANK YOU!
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