Futsal also supports young player development in other ways, The speed and fluidity of the game supports players in understanding and improving their skills in the transition (counter-attacking) phase. In Futsal, teams are often either defending a counter-attack or in the process of launching one after breaking down their opponents. This is recognised in modern football as a vital component for young players to understand and apply. This ebbing and flowing of the game also results in all players being required to feel comfortable in both a defending and attacking situation.

Due to the limited space on a Futsal court, the game intrinsically encourages movement and rotation from players as well as a sense of innovation and creativity to unlock defences and to create some space for yourself or team-mates. In many ways it replicates what is required from attacking midfielders and forwards in the 11-a-side game when trying to break through opposition in and around the 18 yard box. The emphasis in Futsal is very much on skill and technique over physicality, and this is particularly reinforced by the 5 foul rule (committing 6 fouls results in a penalty). But Futsal is also fun for young players who get to touch the ball with greater frequency in a variety of different positions.

The fact it is played indoors means that it is a perfect continuation for technical development in the winter months. Futsal can be considered the magic cure for developing a more technically competent football player, also it can support and play an important role in improving the technical qualities of the future generation of 11-a-side players. The Future Game outlines the need to embrace more small sided games at younger age groups and can play an integral part in helping to realise the aims and ambitions of developing more proficient young soccer players through the delivery of the Soccer7 program Strategy.