Why Play Indoor Soccer?
Fitness
Indoor soccer develops three fitness systems: (a) the ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate) System for short bursts of speed and power: (b) fire lactic acid system for intermediate power, and (c) the aerobic system for endurance. Indoor soccer utilizes all three systems to a high degree, thereby providing a well-rounded program of fitness development. You will get in shape quicker and lose weight quicker then if you spent the same amount time running.
Coordination, Balance & Agility
The various situational and positional challenges in indoor soccer encompass eye to foot, thigh, chest, head and hand coordination (for goalkeepers). There is no other sport with this range of coordination components. In addition, split second adjustments in body position put great pressure and emphasis on the development of excellent balance and agility.
Skill
No sport uses as many of the body's parts in direct contact with the ball as indoor soccer. Furthermore, these areas can be used in many different ways with an endless permutation of effects. In indoor soccer, players receive many touches on the ball. And as any good soccer coach knows, more touches means better skill.
Intelligence
There are few sports with as many variables as indoor soccer. Firstly, it is an almost totally fluid sport with very few preplanned situations, therefore, nearly all actions depend on constantly changing circumstances, Secondly, there are 6 opponents and 5 team mates to be taken into account at all times. Thirdly, players must react to stimuli from all angles because indoor is one of the truly 360 degree games. Fourthly, players are subjected to numerous visual, sensual and audial cues during play.
Character development
One of indoor soccer's major benefits to the player is the development of important character traits for life. Qualities of perseverance, application, drive, leadership, controlled aggression, concentration, teamwork, self worth and confidence are all developed by indoor soccer.
Social skills
Indoor soccer both attracts and helps develop extrovert characteristics. It is beneficial in improving social skills in an environment where individuals are interacting under both high pressure (during game) and low pressure (after game) conditions.
Meeting people
The indoor soccer game is a group meeting place. Both players and spectators utilize the game for socialization purposes. Nowhere is this more evident than indoor soccer where players enjoy coed, men's, women's or youth soccer in conditions very conducive to socialization.
No physical elitism
The physical requirements of an indoor soccer game allows individuals of all shapes, sizes and genetic characteristics to develop excellence and become a valuable team member at elite levels of competition. You do not have to be 280 lb. or 6'8" tall to achieve professional soccer status. This is because leg and foot coordination is the major factor, therefore, even the smaller player can participate on an equal basis with bigger stronger individuals.
Constant action
By nature indoor soccer is a game of constant action with very few breaks in play. This keeps both the player and spectator totally entertained, captive and absorbed for a long period of time.
Easy to understand
The objectives and rules of indoor soccer are simple. The object is to score in the opponent's goal and stop them scoring in yours, with a ball that can be propelled in any direction at any time. This is a concept even the very young can understand, thereby making earlier participation possible in organized indoor soccer programs than in other team sports.
Large age span
Playmakers Indoor Sports offers programs for ages 18 months and up. It is also suited to the older player because of the free substitution rule.
Safety
Indoor soccer involves mild physical contact. Excessive contact is penalized within the rules and slide tackling is not allowed in many facilities including ours. Therefore, contact injuries are minimized and tend to be less severe. The low incidence of injury provides the ideal forum for lifetime participation and allows the more mature or less fit individual to participate for a greater length of time.
Climate controlled comfort & smooth surface
In a climate ranging from 100 degree summer days to -20 degree winter nights, through weather such as wind, rain, sleet, snow, humidity and field surfaces that are icy, muddy, rock hard, or bumpy. It is easy to see why a climate controlled indoor facility with nice turf is becoming more attractive to play on plus there are no rain outs.
The ball stays in play
The ball is contained by the dasher boards and netting so no time is wasted on chasing the wild pass, shot or clearance. Therefore, players enjoy more ball and breaks in the action are few.
Ongoing development and motivation
For players with college or professional ambitions indoor soccer provides a place to play and practice so that their skills improve rather than erode during the winter and summer months. Furthermore, players are motivated by the game situation, especially more prestigious competitions such as the North American Indoor Soccer Championship.
