The game of Futsal began in Uruguay in the 1930s as a 5-a-side game for youth players in YMCA competitions. It quickly spread throughout South America, becoming most popular in Brazil as a fun pick-up form of soccer.
Played on a smaller field, Futsal emphasizes the development of strong passing and dribbling skills. The low-bounce ball also means that in futsal, the ball spends more time on the ground. This is excellent for the development of good ball control which makes futsal an ideal training tool for soccer players.
