About Futsal
The Benefits of Futsal
The Hong Kong Futsal Association
Mission
Futsal Balls
Summary of the Laws
Franchise Opportunities
About
Futsal
Known as Five a Side, Indoor Soccer, The Great Skill
Developer
Futsal is the only FIFA approved five-a-side soccer
game. It is played on a basketball style court, with
no walls and a low bouncing ball, necessitating players
to use their skill rather than the balls bounce to propel
it. Great soccer superstars such as Pele, Denilson,
Zico and Ronaldo grew up playing the game and attribute
Futsal with developing their silky skills. The game
is eulogised for the number of stars footballers it
has nurtured. Futsal is played by an estimated 25 million
players throughout the world and is soon to be an Olympic
sport.
Multi-Sport Ltd. and Soccer 365 are affiliated to the
Hong Kong Futsal Association with the mission to promote
Futsal in all sectors of society in the HKSAR. Multi-Sport
Ltd. has been credited with being the first soccer company
to bring Futsal coaching to the youth of Hong Kong.
The rapid increase in soccer skills is accelerated
after only a few lessons. Just by playing with the reduced
size and weighted ball develops precise ball control,
pin point passing, peripheral vision, agility, lightening
reflexes and quick decision-making. As the ball tends
to stay closer to the feet players are able to quickly
master the skills of their hero’s such as the
shimmy step over, the drag scissors, or the double step
over. The Hong Kong Futsal Association organises regular
tournaments throughout Hong Kong. All staff have their
Hong Kong Futsal Association’s level one referee’s
certificate.
Contact
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For more information on our Futsal programme, award
schemes and franchise opportunities please read on.
Benefits
of Futsal
Because the sport is a great skill developer, demanding
quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin point passing,
it is an exciting game for children as well as adults.
The game is very economical and safe, simple and fun
to play. Just by playing with the ball develops precise
ball control and technical skill, agility, lightening
reflexes and decision making. As the balls have less
bounce they tend to stay in play longer and promote
close ball control. After playing in enclosed areas
and learning to think and react quickly, players find
when they play to the full game they react well under
pressure. Ever notice how the World Cup winning Brazilians
cope with short quick passes with ease and flair? Playing
in enclosed areas develops creativity; players are also
constantly placed in demanding decision making situations
in enclosed areas which is a major reason why Futsal
is one of the finest teachers of the quick pass and
move. In football it is very hard to defend against
a team that is adept at this type of play. Playing beautiful
football is developed through Futsal.
Slide tackles and excessive bodily contact is forbidden
in the modified game, which results in fewer injuries.
It’s no surprise that the game is popular with
children, teenagers and adults of both genders and is
growing in popularity internationally.
Our Junior Futsal programmes quickly develop skills
required for soccer: - balance, motor ability, agility
and co-ordination, ball mastery, accurate and quick
passing and receiving, perception insight and awareness.
Children learn through repetition and practice in small
areas this occurs naturally. As Futsal is fast and action
packed, fitness is improved while learning and having
fun.
We find children love playing Futsal. It is exciting,
many goals are scored and the game is devoid of complex
rules such as off side. Children learn so much faster
if they enjoy the game and spend a lot of time playing
with the ball. Our trials and observations suggest that
ball mastery is evident in only a few lessons, which
could otherwise take weeks playing conventional soccer.
We have found after testing many balls the best ball
for coaching juniors is the Select Jinga Junior which
is perfectly weighted and sized.
The
Hong Kong Futsal Association Mission
To expand develop and promote the game of Futsal in
Hong Kong, improving standards in all sectors of the
game such as quality of play, facilities, administration
and coaching, while increasing the number of participants
in all sectors of the local community.
The Hong Kong Futsal Association aims to take Futsal
to every school and to the reach of under privileged
youth in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Futsal Association organises three main
programmes.
| Milk Soccer |
For ages 3 - 4 |
| Junior Futsal |
For ages 5 - 12 |
| Senior Futsal |
For ages 12 - adult |
Futsal
Balls
The Hong Kong Futsal Association has chosen Select as
its official ball supplier.
The Association has determined the best ball for juniors
is the Select Junior Futsal. This is a size 1/12 ball
perfectly sized and weighted for juniors 12 and under
to develop their skills.
FIFA commissioned Select Sports America to determine
the specifications of the official Futsal ball (weight
of an
official size 5 ball in the casing of a size 3 ball)
Summary
of the Laws
There are four field players and a goalkeeper on each
side.
An adult game lasts 20 minutes and a junior game lasts
15 minutes.
Any regulation basketball court is within the accepted
dimensions for Futsal.
Unlimited running substitutions are allowed.
Throw
ins are kick ins in Futsal. The ball is placed down
and kicked in from the place where it went out. Corner
kicks are taken as usual, for the same reason as field
soccer.
It is considered a foul if the keeper touches the ball
outside his box.
The goalkeeper is allowed to play all over the pitch.
A Futsal Programme at your Club, School or Venue.
If you would like one of our Futsal programmes to start
at your venue please do not hesitate to contact us.
A teacher who is a holder of the Hong Kong Futsal Association
Level One Coach’s award or above would be delighted
to give a demonstration of Futsal or teach a demonstration
class on your premises.
What
Every Organisation can expect from the Hong Kong Futsal
Association
1. Qualified Coaches
2. Insurance Coverage
3. Organisational Backup
4. Badge Award Scheme
5. In-house Training
6. Sponsorship
7. Quality Coaching
8. Coaching Manual
9. Guaranteed Improvement in Soccer Skills
10. Generated Income
11. Successful Management
12. Friendly and Efficient Service
13. Equipment Supply
14. Invitation to all Leagues and Futsal Tournaments
15. Professional Application Forms
16. Excellent Communication with Clients
Quotes from leading professionals
"Futsal is the perfect game for Hong Kong. We
are incredibly excited about bringing Futsal to Hong
Kong." Pierre Steynberg. Cert. Ed. Phys. Ed.
Managing Director of Multi-Sport Ltd.
"The youth development programme will certainly
lift the standard of soccer in the SAR. There is no
reason why the next Pele cannot be home grown in Hong
Kong. Local players have the attributes to be world
class players." Kevin Buchanan. B. Sc. Phys.
Ed. FA Coaching Award.
"The Futsal Jr. and Futsal balls used by Multi-Sport
Ltd. are great. By practicing with the balls, we have
found the children we coach drastically improve their
skills in a short period of time." Andrew Champion.
BSC (Hons) Sports Science/Psychology. Football Association
Preliminary Award. Multi-Sport Coach.
"Coaching Futsal to juniors is so enjoyable for
the teacher as well as the children. Small sided activities
in enclosed areas enable the children to touch the ball
a lot. With maximum participation there is no boredom."
John Malveris. GNVQ Advance Sports Science. Multi-Sport
Coach.
"Futebol de Salão, and the modern FIFA
version Futsal, is credited with being an influencing
factor in producing the players of world class Brazilian
teams. Like many Brazilian boys, playing Futsal in schools
and in the streets of Rio was the highlight of my youth"
William de Souza. Technical Director.
"Because the sport is a great skill developer,
demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and accurate
passing, it is an exciting game for children and adults
of both sexes." Angela Williams B. Ed Phys.
Ed.
"Futsal is a wonderful teacher of ball mastery
and field vision. It's a simple game devoid of complex
rules, such as off side, that can deter youngsters from
playing football." Christopher Anderson. B. Sc.
Phys. Ed. FA Coaching Award.
"Hong Kong faces the same problems as inner cities
in Brazil. There is a lack of football fields. Futsal
is a vehicle for youth to develop great soccer skills.
It's a game begging to be developed in Hong Kong."
Damian Trimingham. B.A. Hons. Leisure Management.
Multi-Sport Coach.
"Never has the basics been so easy to master ...
dribbling, passing, shooting, field vision ... and it
is so much fun." Lisa Copley B. Ed. Hons. Multi-Sport
coach.
"Playing Futsal is like playing squash. It is
easy to master initially but is played on many levels.
It caters for all genders ages and abilities. It's a
game of physical chess." Richard Edge. B.Ed
Hons. Phys. Ed. Scottish Football Association Coach.
Multi-Sport Coach.
"We simply cannot believe Futsal is not played
in every school in Hong Kong. Our mission is to have
Futsal played in practically every school, club and
organisation by the 2006 winter Olympics." Mary
McQuillan. B.A. Hons. Leisure Management.
"Futsal is a non contact, safe and fun sport which
helps diminish the stereotypical view of football being
a boys sport. It brings girls and boys together in a
unique environment". Kate Mack B. Ed. Hons.
"We play Futsal in our school and the students
love it. It is the perfect game for our play grounds."
Derek Bailey B. Ed. Hons. Head of Physical Education
Island School.
"Multi-Sport Ltd. has hit on the right coaching
philosophy with its Junior Futsal programme. Winning
is de-emphasised and parents are discouraged from shouting
from the side lines. Optimal learning takes place in
a non competitive fun environment.” John Pennel
B. Ed. Phys. Ed. Scottish Football Association Coach.
"Futsal will help develop soccer like rugby sevens
and touch helped rugby." Stephen Gear. B. Ed
Hons. Phys. Ed.
"Every aspiring Ronaldo should have a ball to
play with in his playground." June Trevisan
B. Ed. Hons. Phys. Ed.
“Playing Futsal in an enclosed area naturally
teaches children the pass and move concept. The Jinga
junior futsal is the perfect teacher of ball mastery
for children aged 12 and under.” Christopher
Funnell. B. Sc. Phys. Ed.
Futsal balls are for sale; if you are interested please
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We are able to sell them to individuals, but also in
bulk.
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