FUTSAL TACTICS AND FORMATIONS - FOR BEGINNER AND ADVANCED PLAYERS AND COACHES 1

Futsal tactics – Formation 2-2

The 2-2 formation is one of the basic formations in futsal. Players are positioned in a square. There are 2 defenders and 2 attackers. This formation is appropriate for amateur or youth teams, because is balanced in attack and defense. When attacking players have to be as wide as they can (to extend the opposite team) but when defending they have to step closer to each other (to cover the space in the middle of the pitch). Players can play this formation without making rotations but they will be very predictable and defenders will in most cases easily cover them. For this purpose the 2-2 formation has evolved in the 2-2 formation with constantly rotations. This means that all players are constantly changing their positions and try to confuse the defenders.If you want to see some attacking tactics for this formation click this link: Futsal tactics (formation 2-2, basic rotation on the sides)

Futsal tactics – Formation 1-2-1

In the 1-2-1 formation we have 1 defender, 2 wingers and 1 target player. Players try to pass the ball to the target player who can shot on goal (if he has enough space) or pass the ball to one of his teammates that has come to assist him. It is crucial that the defender doesn’t lose the ball because his teammates can’t come back in time. If you want to see some attacking tactics for this formation click this link: Futsal tactics (formation 1-2-1) – futsal plays

Futsal tactics – Formation 3-1

FUTSAL - A quick guide to the rules of FIFA futsal

 

 

With the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 just around the corner, FIFA.com highlights the rules that distinguish it from the 11-a-side game.

20-minute periods
Futsal matches comprise two periods each lasting 20 minutes of actual playing time. The clock is stopped every time the ball goes out of play and is restarted when play resumes.

Time outs
Teams are entitled to a one-minute time-out in each period. A team that does not request a time-out in the first half of the match is only entitled to one time-out during the second half. There are no time-outs in extra time.

Unlimited substitutions
A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than five players (a goalkeeper and four outfield players) and nine substitutes. There is no restriction on the number of substitutions that may be made during a match. Substitutions may be made at any time, whether the ball is in play or not, but only in the specially demarcated substitution zones.

Replacement of sent-off players
A substitute player may replace a sent-off player and enter the pitch two full minutes after the sending-off. They may, however, enter the pitch before the two minutes have elapsed should their team concede a goal while a player down.

The goalkeepers
Goalkeepers have only four seconds in which to play the ball, with either their hands or feet, and may not touch it again if it has been deliberately played to them by a team-mate without an opponent playing or touching it. Goalkeepers are also now free to play anywhere on the pitch and throw the ball beyond the halfway line, which was not previously permitted.

Accumulated fouls and the second penalty mark
Accumulated fouls are those penalised with a direct free-kick or penalty kick, regardless of whether advantage has been played or not. If a team commits a sixth accumulated foul, the opposing side may take the subsequent free-kick awarded to them without a wall, either from the second penalty mark, which is positioned four metres behind the first, or from a position even closer to the penalty area if the foul was committed between the goal line and the second penalty mark.

Two more things
Unlike 11-a-side football, goals may not be scored directly from the kick-off in futsal and there is no offside.

SASKATOON FUTSAL LEAGUE – “U-14 FUTSAL PILOT PROJECT”

SASKATOON FUTSAL LEAGUE – “U-14 FUTSAL PILOT PROJECT”

We are excited to begin our First Futsal Development Project for the city of Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Futsal League (S.F.L.) is focused on providing a high quality training and team-play environment. Our goal is to provide a fun and enjoyable experience that will initiate a passion for the Futsal game and above all, will allow the kids to perfect their technical abilities, and develop quick decision making in tight spaces.
Our weekly schedule will consist of:
1 hour – Futsal specific training.
1 hour – Futsal Game.
Our first session will be January 24th, 2015 at E.D. Feehan High School from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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SASKATOON RECREATIONAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT – WINTER 2015

The S.F.L. will begin a Recreational Futsal Adult Tournament from February 14th to March 14, 2015. This event will be refereed by Certified Futsal Referees coming from the Saskatoon Futsal League Futsal Referee Clinic. The game will be played at E.D. Feehan High School from 6:oo p.m. WELCOME!

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SASKATOON FUTSAL LEAGUE REFEREE CLINIC 

 
The Saskatoon Futsal League in conduction with the Saskatchewan Soccer Association held the First Entry Level Futsal Referee Clinic on the dates of January 10th to 11th, 2015.
The course was a huge success with 13 referees participating and successfully completing the exam. Thanks again to the C.S.A. National Instructor Len Chelack and all participating entities that contributed to this success.


Photo: Luz Marina Alfaro

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