Futsal lessons for kids
Futbol Island is a free football (soccer) learning game for kids aged 7 to 12, played in the web browser. It has 31 futsal lessons with 157 quiz questions, grouped here by attacking, defending, transition and set piece.
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Play it on the islandAttacking (futsal) (19)
- 3-1: Meet the Court Roles (Futsal)Meet five players and the 3-1 roles; choose forward depth or support behind as pressure changes.
- 2-2: Keep Support Behind (Futsal)Two pairs give width and depth; keep a supporting angle when a rear player advances.
- Look, Control & Choose (Futsal)Look before receiving. Turn into room, or use support when pressure closes it.
- Make a Passing Lane (Futsal)Change the angle when a defender blocks the pass. Keep an angle that already works.
- Wall Pass or Keep It (Futsal)Read the defender before choosing a return pass.
- Pivot: Turn or Combine (Futsal)The pivot reads the marker and chooses a turn or lay-off.
- Parallel or Diagonal? (Futsal)Choose a running route that is available, rather than following a fixed pattern.
- Arrive at the Far Post (Futsal)Time support across goal, and keep another option when that route is covered.
- 4-0: Share the Space (Futsal)Without a fixed pivot, players share forward runs and replace useful support.
- Two Attackers: Commit the Defender (Futsal)Carry at the lone defender, then choose the route their movement leaves.
- Pivot Lay-Off: Find the Third Player (Futsal)Support a marked pivot from a different line than the original passer.
- Move the Block, Then Switch (Futsal)Draw a compact defensive unit to one side before using the far-side route.
- Pivot Comes Short: Replace the Depth (Futsal)Read whether the marker follows the pivot before running into the space behind.
- Counterattack: Keep a Trailing Option (Futsal)Arrive behind the first wave when defenders protect the goalmouth, then adapt if they step out.
- Corner: Read the Cutback (Futsal)Choose a corner delivery from the defender’s position, then read the next pressing movement.
- Kick-In: The Third Player Runs (Futsal)Use the first receiver to release a different runner instead of repeating the same touchline pass.
- Free-Kick: Keep a Safety Player (Futsal)Coordinate the restart with a player who can collect the return and protect a counterattack.
- Keeper Regain: Release Beyond the Press (Futsal)After winning possession, distinguish a nearby marked outlet from a clear receiver beyond the first press.
- Keeper at Feet: Create the Spare Player (Futsal)Use a goalkeeper’s fresh possession to draw a presser and release an outfield teammate.
Defending (futsal) (8)
- Delay and Cover (Futsal)One defender approaches under control while a teammate protects the dangerous pass.
- Protect the Far-Post Runner (Futsal)The far-side defender checks the runner instead of joining the ball; responsibilities reverse when the ball switches.
- Touchline Press: Close the Return (Futsal)Coordinate a wide press with a teammate screening the inside return.
- Diamond Defense: Move as a Unit (Futsal)Shift the block towards the ball without opening the central passing corridor.
- Defend the Pivot: Entry or Goal Side? (Futsal)Deny an entry pass when its angle is visible, then recover goal-side when the ball changes side.
- Outnumbered: Buy Time for Recovery (Futsal)A lone defender delays the central threat until a recovering teammate can share the work.
- Defend a Corner: Share the Jobs (Futsal)Respond to a short corner without abandoning the central and far-side threats.
- Keeper: Defend the Goal or the Space (Futsal)Adjust the goalkeeper’s depth to the attacker’s threat and whether a defender still provides cover.
Transition (futsal) (2)
Set Piece (futsal) (2)
Questions and answers
How many futsal lessons are there?
31 futsal lessons with 157 quiz questions: 19 attacking, 8 defending, 2 transition, 2 set piece.
What are the futsal court roles?
Meet five players and the 3-1 roles; choose forward depth or support behind as pressure changes.
What is a futsal kick-in?
The futsal restart from the sideline. Prepare two options before the restart, then use the one the defender leaves.
Is Futbol Island free?
Yes. Futbol Island is free to play in the web browser on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to download and nothing to buy.
Is it safe for kids?
Yes, it is made for kids aged 7 to 12: no ads, no accounts and no open chat. Friends can only use preset emotes.