How the futsal Goal Impacts Play(ers)

The 3m x 2m futsal goal means keepers can narrow the angle to goal more quickly than in traditional 5-a-side, where goals are lower but much wider. The narrower futsal goal requires speed of thought and action, as well as creativity in finishing. The kind of 1-on-1 dink Messi became famed for would likely have been forged on the futsal court.

Goal scoring becomes less about individuals and more about the team, as credit for the goal can rarely be put down to one or two individuals. Teams need to work intelligently, learning to think two or three passes ahead, spotting opportunities for passes that can cut the defence open. The timing of such a pass also becomes key, as teams learn to maintain possession in dangerous areas of the court.