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Futsal was invented in Brazil in the 1950s by YMCA instructors adapting basketball rules.
Answer: False
Explanation: Futsal originated in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930, created by Juan Carlos Ceriani at the YMCA. While basketball rules influenced the game, its invention predates the 1950s and did not occur in Brazil.
The rules of futsal were solely derived from association football, with no influence from other sports.
Answer: False
Explanation: The assertion that futsal's rules were derived exclusively from association football, without influence from other sports, is inaccurate. Its rules were developed by integrating principles from association football with rules from basketball, water polo, and hockey, among others.
Futsal spread to Brazil primarily through the efforts of FIFA officials promoting the sport internationally in the 1970s.
Answer: False
Explanation: The international promotion of futsal by FIFA officials in the 1970s was not the primary mechanism for its spread to Brazil. Futsal spread to Brazil earlier, primarily through individuals like João Lotufo who brought the game from Uruguay, and through the YMCA network, predating significant FIFA involvement in international promotion.
The modifications made to futsal rules in 1956 by the YMCA of São Paulo were specifically to limit the game to youth players.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 1956 rule modifications by the YMCA of São Paulo were not intended to restrict the game to youth players. In 1956, modifications were made by Habib Maphuz and Luiz Gonzaga Fernandes to allow senior players to compete and to standardize rules.
The term 'futsal' is derived from the English phrase 'futuristic small ball'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The term 'futsal' does not originate from the English phrase 'futuristic small ball.' It is derived from the Portuguese 'futebol de salão' and Spanish 'fútbol sala,' meaning 'indoor football' or 'hall football.'
The highest-attended futsal match in history featured a game between Brazil and Argentina in Brasilia.
Answer: True
Explanation: The record for the highest-attended futsal match was set on September 7, 2014, in Brasilia, Brazil, with 56,483 spectators witnessing a friendly between Brazil and Argentina.
Who is credited with creating futsal, and where did it originate?
Answer: Juan Carlos Ceriani in Uruguay
Explanation: Futsal was created by Juan Carlos Ceriani, a physical education teacher at the YMCA in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930.
Which of the following sports' rules were NOT incorporated into the initial creation of futsal?
Answer: Volleyball
Explanation: The initial development of futsal rules incorporated elements from association football, basketball, handball, and water polo. Volleyball rules were not a direct influence.
Futsal matches generally have a lower goal average compared to association football due to the smaller player numbers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Futsal matches typically feature a higher goal average than association football. This is attributed to factors such as the smaller pitch size, absence of an offside rule, and the fast-paced nature of the game, which creates more scoring opportunities.
A standard futsal match consists of two 25-minute halves, with the clock running continuously.
Answer: False
Explanation: Standard futsal matches are played in two 20-minute halves. Crucially, the clock stops at every interruption of play, meaning the actual playing time is often longer than the nominal 40 minutes.
Each team in futsal typically fields 7 players on the court, including the goalkeeper.
Answer: False
Explanation: A standard futsal team consists of five players on the court at any given time, one of whom is the goalkeeper. This contrasts with sports that field larger numbers of players.
The 'four-second rule' in futsal requires players to pass the ball within four seconds of receiving it anywhere on the pitch.
Answer: False
Explanation: The four-second rule in futsal applies to specific restarts and possession situations, not to receiving the ball anywhere on the pitch. It mandates that players must put the ball back into play within four seconds from certain restarts or when the goalkeeper has possession.
In futsal, a penalty kick is awarded for any foul committed by a defender, regardless of location.
Answer: False
Explanation: Penalty kicks in futsal are awarded for direct free kick offenses committed by a player inside their own penalty area, not for any foul regardless of location. Fouls outside this area result in direct or indirect free kicks.
Accumulated fouls in futsal only begin to be tracked from the seventh foul onwards in each half.
Answer: False
Explanation: Accumulated fouls in futsal begin to be tracked from the sixth foul onwards in each half, with specific consequences for the sixth and subsequent fouls. Starting from the sixth foul, the opposing team is awarded a direct free kick from the second penalty mark.
Futsal uses throw-ins for balls that go out of bounds on the sidelines, just like association football.
Answer: False
Explanation: Futsal uses kick-ins for balls that go out of bounds on the sidelines, not throw-ins. This requires the ball to be stationary on the line and kicked by an opponent of the player who last touched the ball.
The offside rule is strictly enforced in futsal to prevent players from lingering near the opponent's goal.
Answer: False
Explanation: The offside rule is not enforced in futsal. This absence contributes to the game's dynamic nature, allowing players greater freedom of movement and positioning.
A yellow card in futsal is exclusively given for dangerous tackles and serious foul play.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yellow cards in futsal are issued for a range of offenses including unsporting behavior, dissent, delaying the restart of play, and persistent infringement, not solely for dangerous tackles or serious foul play, which typically warrants a red card.
When a player receives a red card in futsal, their team must play with one fewer player for a minimum of five minutes.
Answer: False
Explanation: A player sent off with a red card results in their team playing shorthanded for two minutes or until the opposing team scores a goal. After this period or goal, a substitute may enter the field.
How does the clock operation in futsal differ from many other sports?
Answer: The clock stops at every dead ball situation.
Explanation: In futsal, the game clock stops whenever play is interrupted (i.e., at every dead ball situation). This contrasts with sports where the clock runs continuously, ensuring that the actual playing time is more accurately reflected.
What happens when a team commits its sixth accumulated foul in a futsal half?
Answer: The opposing team takes a direct free kick from the second penalty mark (10 meters).
Explanation: Upon committing the sixth accumulated foul in a half, a team's opponent is awarded a direct free kick from the second penalty mark, which is situated 10 meters from the goal line. Opposing players are not permitted to form a defensive wall.
How are restarts handled when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline in futsal?
Answer: Via a kick-in, taken from the touchline.
Explanation: When the ball crosses the sideline, play restarts with a 'kick-in' from the point where the ball went out. This differs from association football's 'throw-in' and requires the ball to be stationary on the line and kicked by an opponent of the player who last touched the ball.
What is the primary reason cited for futsal matches generally having a higher goal average than association football?
Answer: The absence of an offside rule and smaller pitch dimensions.
Explanation: The combination of a smaller playing area, the absence of an offside rule, and the game's dynamic pace contributes to more frequent scoring opportunities and thus a higher goal average in futsal compared to association football.
What is the standard duration of one period in a futsal match?
Answer: 20 minutes
Explanation: A standard futsal match is divided into two periods, each lasting 20 minutes of playing time. The clock stops at every interruption of play.
How many players are on the court for each team during a standard futsal match?
Answer: 5 players
Explanation: Each team fields five players on the court during a standard futsal match, including the goalkeeper. This number can be reduced due to send-offs, but play continues if a team has at least three players.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a player receiving a yellow card in futsal?
Answer: Serious foul play endangering an opponent
Explanation: Serious foul play endangering an opponent typically warrants a red card, not a yellow card. Yellow cards are issued for offenses such as dissent, delaying the restart, unsporting behavior, and persistent infringement of the rules.
What is the consequence for a team's player being sent off with a red card, regarding the number of players on the field?
Answer: The team plays with one fewer player for 2 minutes or until the opponent scores.
Explanation: When a player is sent off with a red card, their team must play with one fewer player for a period of two minutes or until the opposing team scores a goal. After this period or goal, a substitute may enter the field.
A futsal ball is designed to have a higher bounce than a standard association football to facilitate aerial play.
Answer: False
Explanation: Contrary to the statement, a futsal ball is intentionally designed to be smaller and heavier with a significantly lower bounce. This characteristic promotes ground play, control, and passing accuracy.
The standard dimensions for an international futsal pitch are 50 meters long by 25 meters wide.
Answer: False
Explanation: For international matches, futsal pitches must be between 38 and 42 meters in length and 20 to 25 meters in width. A commonly used size is 40 meters by 20 meters.
Futsal goals are significantly wider and shorter than standard association football goals.
Answer: False
Explanation: Futsal goals are substantially smaller than association football goals, measuring 3 meters wide by 2 meters high, compared to association football goals which are 7.32 meters wide by 2.44 meters high.
What key characteristic of the futsal ball significantly impacts the style of play?
Answer: Its smaller size and significantly lower bounce
Explanation: The futsal ball's smaller size and substantially reduced bounce are critical features. This design promotes greater ball control, precise passing, and a style of play that emphasizes ground play and technical skill.
What are the dimensions of a futsal goal?
Answer: 3 meters wide and 2 meters high
Explanation: Futsal goals have specific dimensions: they must be 3 meters (9.8 feet) wide between the goalposts and 2 meters (6.6 feet) high from the ground to the crossbar. The depth is also specified.
The South American Futsal Confederation was established in 1965, with Chile being one of its founding members.
Answer: False
Explanation: The South American Futsal Confederation was indeed established in 1965. However, its founding members were Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Chile was not a founding member.
FIFA and FIFUSA (now AMF) successfully collaborated in the 1980s to unify the governance of futsal under a single international body.
Answer: False
Explanation: FIFA and FIFUSA (now AMF) did not successfully collaborate in the 1980s to unify futsal governance. Attempts at reconciliation were unsuccessful, leading to separate organizational structures and competitions.
FIFA began organizing its own international futsal tournaments in the late 1970s, shortly after FIFUSA was formed.
Answer: False
Explanation: FIFA began organizing its own international futsal tournaments in 1989, not in the late 1970s. This was significantly after FIFUSA's formation and following unsuccessful attempts at governance unification.
CONMEBOL is the FIFA confederation responsible for futsal development in North America and the Caribbean.
Answer: False
Explanation: CONMEBOL is the confederation for South America. The confederation responsible for futsal in North America and the Caribbean under FIFA is CONCACAF.
The FIFA Futsal World Cup is the only major international competition organized by FIFA for national futsal teams.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the FIFA Futsal World Cup is the premier global tournament, FIFA also organizes continental championships (e.g., AFC Futsal Asian Cup, UEFA Futsal Championship) and other regional competitions for national futsal teams.
Which entity was the original international governing body for futsal before FIFA became heavily involved?
Answer: FIFUSA
Explanation: FIFUSA (Federación Internacional de Fútbol de Salón), established in 1971, was the original international governing body for futsal prior to FIFA's increased involvement and establishment of its own futsal competitions.
Which confederation is responsible for futsal in Asia under FIFA?
Answer: AFC
Explanation: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the FIFA confederation responsible for overseeing futsal development and competitions within Asia.
What major international competition does FIFA organize for national futsal teams?
Answer: The FIFA Futsal World Cup
Explanation: The premier international competition organized by FIFA for national futsal teams is the FIFA Futsal World Cup, held quadrennially.
According to the source, when was the FIFA Futsal World Ranking system officially launched?
Answer: 2024
Explanation: The FIFA Futsal World Ranking system, encompassing both men's and women's national teams, was officially launched by FIFA on May 6, 2024.
In futsal, common player roles include a 'sweeper keeper' and 'strikers', mirroring traditional football formations.
Answer: False
Explanation: In futsal, common player roles do not typically include 'sweeper keeper' or 'strikers' in the same manner as traditional football formations. Roles are often described as 'fixo' (defender), 'alas' (wingers), and 'pivót' (pivot/forward).
The 'flying goalkeeper' tactic involves the goalkeeper staying near their own goal line but acting as an extra defender.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'flying goalkeeper' tactic involves the goalkeeper leaving their goal area to join the attack, not staying near the goal line as an extra defender. It is an offensive strategy to increase attacking options.
Which of the following is a common player role in futsal, besides the goalkeeper?
Answer: Pivot
Explanation: Common player roles in futsal formations, in addition to the goalkeeper, include the 'pivot' (a forward or attacking player), 'fixo' (defender), and 'alas' (wingers). 'Sweeper' and 'Libero' are more associated with traditional football.
What is the 'flying goalkeeper' tactic primarily used for?
Answer: To add an extra attacker, usually when a team is losing late in the game.
Explanation: The 'flying goalkeeper' tactic is an offensive strategy employed primarily when a team is trailing and seeks an equalizer. The goalkeeper advances into the attacking third to provide an additional player in possession, increasing attacking options.
Futsal rules are a direct adaptation of beach soccer, emphasizing play on sandy surfaces.
Answer: False
Explanation: Futsal is not derived from beach soccer rules and is typically played on a hard court surface, not sand. Its origins are rooted in adapting association football for indoor play.
Futsal is typically played with walls or boards surrounding the pitch to keep the ball in play, similar to indoor soccer.
Answer: False
Explanation: Futsal is played on a court marked by lines, similar to association football, and does not utilize walls or boards to keep the ball in play. This is a key distinction from many indoor soccer variations.
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes futsal from indoor soccer?
Answer: Futsal is played without walls or boards around the pitch.
Explanation: A key distinction between futsal and many forms of indoor soccer is that futsal is played on a court marked by lines, without the use of walls or boards to keep the ball in play.
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