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Futsal is a brilliant, 5v5 soccer game that originated in South America and spread quickly to Europe.  Played indoors on a hard court surface, futsal is a five-a-side game where technique, craftiness and speedy decision-making matters.  The futsal ball is different than a regular soccer ball.  It is a low bounce ball that forces players to play the ball on the ground more than in the air.  Players often face 1v1 situations in tight spaces and need to use all their abilities to help their team keep the ball.  The emphasis on possession helps players develop great passing skill and vision that translates directly to outdoor soccer. All the best players in the world began as kids playing futsal, such as Pele, Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka, Iniesta and  Xavi.

Tulsa FA Futsal's curriculum is deeply influenced by Spanish futsal training.  Each session begins with about 30 minutes of training aimed at developing fundamental techniques critical to the game, including controlling the ball with the sole of the foot, quick passing and smart movement.  Everything is done with the ball and usually through Spanish rondo-based exercises and small-sided games. The next 60 minutes involve a variety of small sided games and 5v5 scrimmages designed to get the kids playing and using their newly learned skills and tactics. In this way, we are able to create a learning environment that is fun for the kids and allows them to learn the game by playing the game.

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