General Information

Throughout this century, futsal, born as a simple school pastime, has gradually been converted into a cultural phenomenon of the masses, in the broadest possible sense of the word culture. And although it is impossible to explain in one sentence the reason behind such an evolution, we would be getting reasonably close to the truth if we were to take note of the capacity this sport possesses for generating emotions, both in those who practice it and in those who enjoy it as spectators. The blind athletes were not indifferent to all this, and they too converted futsal into one of their most deeply rooted sporting options.

As always, its practice started out in the schools. The ideal setting was the playground, at break-time, this was during the twenties, or perhaps even earlier, but ever since then it has proved to be an attractive sport for the blind athlete. A challenge, in short. Nobody cared about the size of the ball, or what the material it was made of; the only thing that mattered was that goals were scored and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Futsal for the blind Grew, limited only by the reduced spaces that the new colleges dedicated to sports, although is also true that, in larger areas, both the play and orientation were dilutes, and the rhythm of the game was reduced. As a result that they were counterproductive for the enjoyment and safety of the game, it was decided to practice indoor futsal which, in itself and with the necessary adaptations, offers a more dynamic game due to its reduced dimensions and the walls which, apart from permitting a flowing game without interruptions form so many throw-ins provide an element orientation and safety for the player, with a sighted goalkeeper whose movements is limited by the small penalty area, and with a guide behind the opponent's goal to direct the players when they shoot.