Research

Changing pitch-size for young Futsal players

Changing pitch-size for young Futsal players

27th February 2019 3928
It is important to design appropriate learning environments according to different ages or ability. Thus, this study evaluated the effects of a training program sustained in the manipulation of the pitch size when learning the game for young Futsal players.
Physical and physiological demands of futsal

Physical and physiological demands of Futsal

27th February 2019 2164
A greater understanding of the physical and skill requirements will aid the development of futsal and enable practitioners to undertake appropriate training regimes for the demands of the sport.
Physical performance of elite and sub-elite Spanish female futsal players

Physical performance of elite and sub-elite Spanish female futsal players

3rd February 2019 2124
The aim of this study was to determine the parameters distinguishing top female futsal players from lower level players.
Functional and biochemical adaptations of elite level futsal players from Brazil along a training season

Functional and biochemical adaptations of elite level futsal players from Brazil along a training season

1st February 2019 2131
Although hard training is mandatory in elite level futsal players training, few studies have proposed a biochemical follow up in futsal players during a whole season.
Download FIFA Youth Futsal Development Report

Download FIFA Youth Futsal Development Report

28th January 2019 2013
The Grassroots and Youth Department, part of the FIFA Technical and Development Division, has now drafted a Youth Futsal Development Report, sharing important points of analysis on Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympics.
Motivations and influences on an adults’ decisions to play Football, Futsal or other forms of 5 a-side

Motivations and influences on an adults’ decisions to play Football, Futsal or other forms of 5 a-side

5th January 2019 3425
James Moore wrote this piece of research investigating the motivations and influences on an adults’ decisions to play a specific football format in England, looking at the differences in motivation between futsal, 11-a-side football and small-sided football participants.
Progress despite defeat, England launch their new FA Futsal Strategy 2018-24

Progress despite defeat, England launch their new FA Futsal Strategy 2018-24

25th September 2018 3228
England lost their recent friendly matches against Croatia 4-0 and 2-6 who are 40 places above them in the World Rankings but they aim to continue developing and succeeding on and off the court.
Time to talk about food - we are what we eat - going vegan

Time to talk about food – we are what we eat – going vegan

13th September 2018 5210
There has been a significant spike in the number of people going vegan in the UK since 2016 when there were roughly 540,000 vegans, now there are more than 3.5 million British people now identifying as such.
“The World at their Feet: A Combined Historical Ranking of Nations Competing in Football and Futsal”

“The World at their Feet: A Combined Historical Ranking of Nations Competing in Football and Futsal”

11th June 2018 4794
“The World at their Feet: A Combined Historical Ranking of Nations Competing in Football and Futsal” a study just published in the American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine @sciepub by Sheffield Hallam University & Bay Area Futsal Club researchers.
Presentation: Real Betis Director of Futsal Pablo Vilches

Presentation: Real Betis Director of Futsal Pablo Vilches

17th September 2017 4433
On Day Two of the Futsal Focus Business Conference, Pablo Vilches, Director of Futsal and Women's Football present presented about Spanish Futsal, club structure among other points and used Real Betis as a case study.