What is Futsal?

Futsal is a game played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are permitted. Unlike some other forms of indoor football, the game is played on a hard court surface delineated by lines; walls or boards are not used. Futsal is played with a special low bounce ball, requiring players to use their skills, rather than the ball's bounce, to propel it. The surface, ball and rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique as well as ball control and passing in small spaces.