Mike Skubala, FA futsal elite performance manager and head coach of the England team, outlines five reasons why grassroots coaches should take their players indoors to play futsal this winter.

The official match ball is designed to aid creative play, with a futsal ball around 6cm smaller than a standard size 5 football.

Is a futsal ball different to a soccer ball? A futsal ball is a size 4, which is one size smaller than a traditional soccer ball. The difference is: Size 4: 24-26 in. circumference, weight 350-390 g.