Uefa Training Ground - Play as a pivot

Brazilian born Cirilo from Russian National Team and Dynamo Moscow is showing a few moves and tips on how to play effectively as a pivot.

For those who unaware what pivot is in Futsal: It's a specialist “stay put” central striker known as “the pivot”. This player usually plays with his/her back to goal to controattacks and set up opportunities for oncoming team mates.

The FA's interest in Futsal

Let's see why The FA is interested in futsal and it seems they are backing the game all the way.
11 a side football will always be the overwhelming concern of the FA but the FA is also aware that football participation is changing. Recent years have seen a significant growth in the numbers of people playing Small Sided football.

The popularity of Small Sided Football is a reaction to changing work/leisure patterns and a move towards ‘Pay and Play’ football. It is here to stay! The FA views Futsal as a high quality format of a small sided game.

Many countries that we admire for the technical skills of their players use Futsal as an aspect of youth development. Ball retention, quick and skilful play, tactical awareness – all are promoted in Futsal.

Fairplay – The Laws of the game and an accumulated fouls rule discourages teams from being overlyphysical or disputing the decisions of the two referees.

Exit routes – Futsal can offer some very exciting opportunities to its participants that are not available in traditional five a side. There is now a FA Futsal Cup, FA Regional Leagues, UEFA Futsal Cup and International representation in European and World Competitions available to talented teams and players.

To find out where you can play futsal we suggest to contact your local county FA. If you would like to see one of the National Futsal League Clubs in action, please check out the league fixtures click here

Uefa Training Ground – Goalkeepers Master Class

Luis Amado who is a goalkeeper of the Spanish National Team and InterMoviestar, presents a few basic goalkeeping tips and techniques that are used in futsal. We hope you can take this into your games and training sessions.

Uefa Training Ground - Futsal Referee

The Hungarian referee, who has refereed at the Uefa Futsal Championaship 2007 in Portugal, will tell you all about what are the demands on futsal referees and some of the rules that applies in Futsal.

If you are seriously thinking of getting involved in Futsal refereeing, we recommend that you contact your local County FA for further details as the The FA are now keen in developing futsal referees.

Uefa Training Ground - Behind the scenes

Introduction of Futsal

We came across a couple of videos that FAI has come up with, explaining what futsal is, where it came from and what are the rules of futsal. We thought it would be great idea to share it with you so you have the full understanding of what futsal is all about.