core techniques (1/6) Control Control to secure the ball Control to change the direction of play Control the ball on the players safe side Control using different surfaces of the body Control to keep the ball close
Core techniques (2/6) Passing Instep Inside / outside of the foot Sole of the foot Toe (punt/poke) Timing and weight of pass Pass to the receivers safe side Passing with disguise Lofted pass Parallel pass Wall pass
core techniques (3/6) Playing / Moving / Feinting Play and support Play and follow Play and move into space Play and check Move to create space for the player on the ball Move to create space to receive a pass
core techniques (4/6) Traveling with the ball Keep the ball close Keep the ball on the players safe side Retain lots of contact with the ball Move the ball with the sole of the foot Move quickly with the ball Be aware of team mates and the opposition
core techniques (5/6) Shooting Look to arrive late at the far post Near post strike awareness Use of the toe punt Use of clever disguised finishes Finish the attack to avoid a counter attack
core techniques (6/6) Defending Quickly get behind the ball Apply pressure, dominate your opponent Cut off passing lines Be aggressive but disciplined Concentrate and focus Be ready to counter attack
basic rotation (1/3) Control / passing 10 minutes / 8 players Control / passing / feint move. Show players key shapes that will happen in a game. Introduce in an unopposed format and then add interference. Work in groups of four. Work in areas of the pitch that the shapes and patterns will occur. Pass and move. Secure the ball before passing. Play safe side of the cone. Change of pace after passing the ball. Interchange with other player. Always fill central area. Add another group to provide interference. Add defenders to intercept and apply pressure. Passing Control Feinting pass and move Where to move to Receive facing the opponents goal Show shapes and patterns Changes of direction Changes of pace Balance to control Stopping and starting Concentration in a constant practice Awareness of the other players movements Thinking ahead to anticipate the next pass Collaborating as a group of four Trust the receiver to deal with the ball Coaching Point #1 Pass with accuracy Pass with pace on the ball Pass to the safe side of the cone Secure the ball Try and receive to play forward, especially in advanced positions Pre-movement before receiving to lose your marker After passing the ball, move quickly Be aware of where the ball is Move away from your pass to free up space Always fill the central cone Don t get stuck on the central cone move away Time your run to arrive in the central area
basic rotation (2/3) Control / passing 10 minutes / 8 players Control / passing / feint move. Show players key shapes that will happen in a game. Introduce in an unopposed format and then add interference. Work in groups of four. Work in areas of the pitch that the shapes and patterns will occur. Pass and move. Secure the ball before passing. Play safe side of the cone. Change of pace after passing the ball. Interchange with other player. Always fill central area. Add another group to provide interference. Add defenders to intercept and apply pressure. Passing Control Feinting pass and move Where to move to Receive facing the opponents goal Show shapes and patterns Changes of direction Changes of pace Balance to control Stopping and starting Concentration in a constant practice Awareness of the other players movements Thinking ahead to anticipate the next pass Coaching Point #1 Pass with accuracy Pass with pace on the ball Pass to the safe side of the cone Secure the ball Try and receive to play forward, especially in advanced positions Pre-movement before receiving to lose your marker After passing the ball, move quickly Be aware of where the ball is Move away from your pass to free up space Always fill the central cone Don t get stuck on the central cone move away Time your run to arrive in the central area Collaborating as a group of four Trust the receiver to deal with the ball
basic rotation (3/3) Control / passing 10 minutes / 8 players Control / passing / feint move. Show players key shapes that will happen in a game. Introduce in an unopposed format and then add interference. Work in groups of four. Work in areas of the pitch that the shapes and patterns will occur. Pass and move. Secure the ball before passing. Play safe side of the cone. Change of pace after passing the ball. Interchange with other player. Always fill central area. Add another group to provide interference. Add defenders to intercept and apply pressure. Passing Control Feinting pass and move Where to move to Receive facing the opponents goal Show shapes and patterns Changes of direction Changes of pace Balance to control Stopping and starting Concentration in a constant practice Awareness of the other players movements Thinking ahead to anticipate the next pass Coaching Point #1 Pass with accuracy Pass with pace on the ball Pass to the safe side of the cone Secure the ball Try and receive to play forward, especially in advanced positions Pre-movement before receiving to lose your marker After passing the ball, move quickly Be aware of where the ball is Move away from your pass to free up space Always fill the central cone Don t get stuck on the central cone move away Time your run to arrive in the central area Collaborating as a group of four Trust the receiver to deal with the ball
Full Court Game Passing / control 25 minutes / 14 players FA Futsal Level 1 full court game. To transfer the passing and control elements into the game of Futsal. Full court, 5v5 ( that includes GKs) with resting players ready to use the rolling substitution law You will be under pressure both technically (lack of time and space) and physically (players will tire quickly). Try to pass early to give teammates more time and move intelligently into space. Use rolling subs coming on/off through designated area to replicate the game. Passing Control Feinting play and move Dribbling travelling with the ball Defending Shooting Lots of fundamental movements Lots of changes of speed and direction High intensity work needed Be willing to receive the ball under pressure Try new skills and be creative Show a positive attitude when attacking and defending Trust your team mates to take care of the ball Help each other on and off the ball Enjoy trying to win and work hard together Coaching Point #1 Passing Try and retain the ball Be aware of where your players are Play the ball quickly Pass to players even when they are marked Pass to their safe side if they are marked Use your sole of your foot to receive Try and move the ball away from pressure Try and manipulate the ball with your sole so that you create space to move the ball Create passing angles to receive the ball After you have played the ball try and receive it again If you are marked tightly try and get away from your marker Shooting Try and finish the move, don t allow the GK to make a save and start a counter attack Use disguise when shooting Attack the second post area
Running / traveling With Ball (1/2) Passing / control 15 minutes / 16 players FA Futsal Level 1 running or travelling with the ball. The aim is to practice travelling quickly with the ball (replicating a quick counter attack). The red players are positioned as shown so that they can attack both goals. The blue defenders come on one at a time to defend 1v2 with a GK. The activity starts with a throw from the GK. The receiving player has a supporting player if he needs it. Player on the ball should receive and begin to travel in one movement if possible. Roll the ball with the sole of the foot and use support if it is the right thing to do. However, first thought should be to travel quickly to attack and commit the defender. More players can be added to either team but as more are added the more it becomes a passing activity not a running with the ball activity. Dribbling and travelling with the ball / control Passing / shooting / finishing Defending Feinting play and move Need fast dynamic movements Need sharp changes of direction to beat your opponent Defenders need to be able to close down quickly and get pressure on the ball Positive attitude to move forwards at pace Good decisions to either pass shoot or dribble when faced against the defender Team work to get the ball quickly from end to end Work for each other to create space and distract the GK Coaching Point #1 Control Receive the ball with an open body so that you can move forwards quickly Secure the ball with your sole and make your 1 st touch forwards Show a positive attitude to go forwards quickly Get your head up so that you can see the defenders and your support players Keep the ball close and draw in the defender Support from team mates to get in front of your run and distract the defender and GK Need quick pass from the goalkeeper; ball along the floor or by a low throw Decision to pass or shoot Try and attack the second post area or go alone Make sure you finish the move, don t allow the GK to save or you will be countered
Running / traveling With Ball (2/2) Passing / control 15 minutes / 16 players FA Futsal Level 1 running or travelling with the ball. The aim is to practice travelling quickly with the ball (replicating a quick counter attack). The red players are positioned as shown so that they can attack both goals. The blue defenders come on one at a time to defend 1v2 with a GK. The activity starts with a throw from the GK. The receiving player has a supporting player if he needs it. Player on the ball should receive and begin to travel in one movement if possible. Roll the ball with the sole of the foot and use support if it is the right thing to do. However, first thought should be to travel quickly to attack and commit the defender. More players can be added to either team but as more are added the more it becomes a passing activity not a running with the ball activity. Dribbling and travelling with the ball / control Passing / shooting / finishing Defending Feinting play and move Need fast dynamic movements Need sharp changes of direction to beat your opponent Defenders need to be able to close down quickly and get pressure on the ball Positive attitude to move forwards at pace Good decisions to either pass shoot or dribble when faced against the defender Team work to get the ball quickly from end to end Work for each other to create space and distract the GK Coaching Point #1 Control Receive the ball with an open body so that you can move forwards quickly Secure the ball with your sole and make your 1 st touch forwards Show a positive attitude to go forwards quickly Get your head up so that you can see the defenders and your support players Keep the ball close and draw in the defender Support from team mates to get in front of your run and distract the defender and GK Need quick pass from the goalkeeper; ball along the floor or by a low throw Decision to pass or shoot Try and attack the second post area or go alone Make sure you finish the move, don t allow the GK to save or you will be countered
4v4 With 4 Support Players Passing / control 15 minutes / 12 players F A Futsal Level 1 activity for passing and control. Practice passing and controlling the ball under pressure. 4v4 in designated area with four supporting players on the outside (one on each side who can move along the line to offer constant support). Team in possession use each other AND the four support players. This game can be played in half court. Pass with pace and accuracy but also look for creativity, disguise and innovation. Control the ball with sole of foot to aid ball manipulation and shielding capabilities. For players of different ages and abilities, alter the overload to suit. Try to set the right level of challenge for the players too easy is as bad as too hard. Reduce support players to two per team not four. Limit touches for outside players. Passing, moving, controlling the ball Changes in direction, deceleration and acceleration Shielding, screening and manipulating the ball under pressure Decisions when to carry out the technical and physical actions Motivation to compete and contribute to your group of players doing well and keeping possession Teamwork, collaboration as well as praise and encouragement for each other Coaching Point #1 Try and move the ball quickly Be aware of where you team mates and outside support players are Make your passes firm so that the ball travels quickly Control Be willing to receive under pressure Use your body to protect the ball Manipulate the ball away from pressure Create passing angles to receive the ball Use clever movement when you are marked tightly After you have played the ball look to receive the next pass Outside players move along the line to make passing angles This could become a defending drill In outnumbered situations see how you can press the ball to win it back Make play predictable and try to reduce the overload
Keep It On The Court! Retaining the ball to play forward 15 minutes / 16 players FA Futsal Level 1 keep it on the court! Similar to the line ball game but the scoring is different. Play 4v4 in each half of the court. It is similar to line ball but if the ball goes out of play on any four sides off one of your players (a bad or over hit pass, poor control etc) then a goal is awarded to the other team. Each team can score in the normal way by stopping the ball on the line also. This game makes players concentrate on keeping possession and keeping the ball in play rather than cheaply giving away possession. Clever players if in a tight area might look to play the ball off an opponent and get the goal for their team. Play to 10, 15, 20 goals as in the early stages you will be surprised at how often the ball goes out of play. Give players the choice to pass in or dribble in after the ball does go out. Passing Dribbling / control Feinting play and move Defending Fundamental movements Football functional movements High intensity Willing to receive when marked Staying on task for the length of the game Keeping a lead Winning behaviours Trusting your team mates Working together in a small group Sharing responsibility for the ball Coaching Point #1 Passing Play the ball so that it travels quickly Look to play the ball on the floor Play to receivers safe side Try not to make square passes Control Use the sole to receive the ball Move the ball away from pressure with your next pass in mind Try and control to play forward Feinting / play and move Try and create passing lines Think how to create space as an individual when man marked Try and work with a second player to combine and interchange Dribbling Recognise 1 v 1 opportunities Keep the ball close Use a trick to beat your opponent
Line Ball Passing / control 15 minutes / 12 players FA Futsal Level 1 line ball. Passing, moving and controlling the ball as a team. In this set up the numbers have been reduced to 3v3 in each half of the court to ensure more ball contacts for the players and more decisions made. Keep possession as a team and score by stopping the ball on the line the opposition are defending. Pass and move as a team. Futsal requires good teamwork and cooperation. You will find Futsal difficult if you are selfish on the ball and reluctant to share it with others. Promote this collaboration as well as praise individual skill on the ball. This well known game can be played with 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 and 5v5. It can be used as a warm up activity or one that gets the players practicing some fundamental Futsal techniques and decisions. Lots of practice at passing, control and movement to help teammates and to create space Changes in direction, speeding up, slowing down Moving in different ways and in different directions (forward, back, sideways) Screening and shielding the ball Lots of game like decisions regarding passing, moving, releasing and receiving the ball Teamwork and collaboration needed Good communication needed Coaching Point #1 Retain the ball with quick passing Encourage the players to pass quickly Pass the ball firmly so it is hard to intercept Play to a players safe side Control the ball with the sole of your foot Try and move the ball where you want to take your next touch Try and shift the ball away from pressure Encourage players to find pockets of space to receive in Get defenders to man mark so that the attackers need to work hard to loose their man See if players can make a 1-2 to encourage quick clever movement Recognise opportunities to dribble over the end line Be aware of 1v1 opportunities Be positive when the opportunity arises Manipulate the ball to get past your opponent Have a change of pace to beat your man
Playing Into The Pivot (1/4) Playing into the pivot 20 minutes / 10 players FA Futsal Level 1 Playing into the pivot. In possession make the pitch long. Get players to try and play forward. Game is like target. Players in the central box look to pass forward into the pivot. In possession you must fill the target area. Out of possession try and press to win the ball back. Create space as a group. Create space as an individual. Look to play and pass forward. Look to combine to play forward. Pivot to move to open passing lines. Look for first time passes into the pivot. Retain the ball and play in the opposite direction. Add in a front screen. Add in a defender. Allow the pivot to rotate out of the end zone to be filled by another player. Add in a goal and GK to finish into. Passing / control Playing/ moving / feinting Defending Shooting / finishing Clever dynamic movements to generate space so that you can play the ball forwards Changes of direction from the pivot to create passing lines and get away from his marker Strength to hold up and shield the ball Concentration from pivot to help support the players on the ball Willingness to receive in tight areas Creativity to create shooting opportunities Support each other in a tight matched up area Work together to find a solution to play the ball forwards Coaching Point #1 Look to play the ball forwards into the front man; think about your body shape to receive Front man to create passing lines to receive Try and look for quick one-touch passes into the front man Make sure you look before making the pass Support the front man when it has been played in Create space as an individual; check your runs to move the defender and create a small pocket of space Work in pairs or threes to rotate and move the defenders so that you create space Add in a goal and goalkeeper and support passes to play 1-2 and shoot If early pass isn t on, then look to build up the play
Playing Into The Pivot (2/4) Playing into the pivot 20 minutes / 10 players Use the shape of the pitch to help create pictures and patterns for the players FA Futsal Level 1 Playing into the pivot. In possession make the pitch long. Get players to try and play forward. Game is like target. Players in the central box look to pass forward into the pivot. In possession you must fill the target area. Out of possession try and press to win the ball back. Create space as a group. Create space as an individual. Look to play and pass forward. Look to combine to play forward. Pivot to move to open passing lines. Look for first time passes into the pivot. Retain the ball and play in the opposite direction. Add in a front screen. Add in a defender. Allow the pivot to rotate out of the end zone to be filled by another player. Add in a goal and GK to finish into. Passing / control Playing/ moving / feinting Defending Shooting / finishing Clever dynamic movements to generate space so that you can play the ball forwards Changes of direction from the pivot to create passing lines and get away from his marker Strength to hold up and shield the ball Concentration from pivot to help support the players on the ball Willingness to receive in tight areas Creativity to create shooting opportunities Support each other in a tight matched up area Work together to find a solution to play the ball forwards Coaching Point #1 Look to play the ball forwards into the front man; think about your body shape to receive Front man to create passing lines to receive Try and look for quick one-touch passes into the front man Make sure you look before making the pass Support the front man when it has been played in Create space as an individual; check your runs to move the defender and create a small pocket of space Work in pairs or threes to rotate and move the defenders so that you create space Add in a goal and goalkeeper and support passes to play 1-2 and shoot If early pass isn t on, then look to build up the play
Playing Into The Pivot (3/4) Playing into the pivot 20 minutes / 10 players Add in a defender into the pivots area. Make them live defenders FA Futsal Level 1 Playing into the pivot. In possession make the pitch long. Get players to try and play forward. Game is like target. Players in the central box look to pass forward into the pivot. In possession you must fill the target area. Out of possession try and press to win the ball back. Create space as a group. Create space as an individual. Look to play and pass forward. Look to combine to play forward. Pivot to move to open passing lines. Look for first time passes into the pivot. Retain the ball and play in the opposite direction. Add in a front screen. Add in a defender. Allow the pivot to rotate out of the end zone to be filled by another player. Add in a goal and GK to finish into. so that you can work on the pivots movement. Passing / control Playing/ moving / feinting Defending Shooting / finishing Clever dynamic movements to generate space so that you can play the ball forwards Changes of direction from the pivot to create passing lines and get away from his marker Strength to hold up and shield the ball Concentration from pivot to help support the players on the ball Willingness to receive in tight areas Creativity to create shooting opportunities Support each other in a tight matched up area Work together to find a solution to play the ball forwards Coaching Point #1 Look to play the ball forwards into the front man; think about your body shape to receive Front man to create passing lines to receive Try and look for quick one-touch passes into the front man Make sure you look before making the pass Support the front man when it has been played in Create space as an individual; check your runs to move the defender and create a small pocket of space Work in pairs or threes to rotate and move the defenders so that you create space Add in a goal and goalkeeper and support passes to play 1-2 and shoot If early pass isn t on, then look to build up the play
Playing Into The Pivot (4/4) Playing into the pivot 20 minutes / 10 players Add in a goalkeeper so the pivot has to receive and try and score. FA Futsal Level 1 Playing into the pivot. In possession make the pitch long. Get players to try and play forward. Game is like target. Players in the central box look to pass forward into the pivot. In possession you must fill the target area. Out of possession try and press to win the ball back. Create space as a group. Create space as an individual. Look to play and pass forward. Look to combine to play forward. Pivot to move to open passing lines. Look for first time passes into the pivot. Retain the ball and play in the opposite direction. Add in a front screen. Add in a defender. Allow the pivot to rotate out of the end zone to be filled by another player. Add in a goal and GK to finish into. Either lock the pivot in 1 v 1 or allow attackers and defenders to join in. Passing / control Playing/ moving / feinting Defending Shooting / finishing Clever dynamic movements to generate space so that you can play the ball forwards Changes of direction from the pivot to create passing lines and get away from his marker Strength to hold up and shield the ball Concentration from pivot to help support the players on the ball Willingness to receive in tight areas Creativity to create shooting opportunities Support each other in a tight matched up area Work together to find a solution to play the ball forwards Coaching Point #1 Look to play the ball forwards into the front man; think about your body shape to receive Front man to create passing lines to receive Try and look for quick one-touch passes into the front man Make sure you look before making the pass Support the front man when it has been played in Create space as an individual; check your runs to move the defender and create a small pocket of space Work in pairs or threes to rotate and move the defenders so that you create space Add in a goal and goalkeeper and support passes to play 1-2 and shoot If early pass isn t on, then look to build up the play
shooting (1/2) Finishing / shooting 20 minutes / 10 players Second GK plays out to central player who passes wide. Great game for players of all ages and abilities can be used as match day warm up. Good for defenders and GKs. Can accommodate large groups. Lots of shooting and finishing. GKs get to make saves and can work on distribution. Create lots of repetition of finishes in different overloads. Need to play at a high tempo. Half Futsal court so that two groups can play. Spare balls by the spare GKs to serve - as soon as player shoots, send in the next ball. Attack quickly to maximise the overload. Quality finishes, make the GK work. Hit the target or attack the far post. Defenders break out to the half way line. Defenders win ball back and attack the goal on the half way line score with a one-touch finish. Attackers play 2 v 1 plus GK. After the shot, second GK plays to the next group of three who attack Shooting techniques Movement off the ball to create space Receiving skills 1v1 skills Multiple outcomes for defenders and GKs Fundamentals High intensity Lots of changes of direction and pace Stopping / starting / quick feet movements Concentration for quality finishing Self correction for the next opportunity Stay positive to hit the target Learn to play in a team Working in pairs Playing in small groups Quick rotations, organise yourselves quickly Coaching Point #1 Attack with pace in a game defenders will be retreating so maximise the overload Think how will you secure the ball to attack quickly Second striker run beyond the defender to effect the defender and GK Hit the target and make the keeper make a save Hit with power so that the opponents can t counter attack quickly Disguise clever finishes win games, eg the use of a toe punt Make sure you fill the far post; time your run to arrive late, look for rebounds off the GKs Think about set backs from wide areas React to stop the counter Can you win the ball back quickly?
shooting (2/2) Finishing / shooting 20 minutes / 10 players Great game for players of all ages and abilities can be used as match day warm up. Good for defenders and GKs. Can accommodate large groups. Lots of shooting and finishing. GKs get to make saves and can work on distribution. Create lots of repetition of finishes in different overloads. Need to play at a high tempo. Half Futsal court so that two groups can play. Spare balls by the spare GKs to serve - as soon as player shoots, send in the next ball. Attack quickly to maximise the overload. Quality finishes, make the GK work. Hit the target or attack the far post. Defenders break out to the half way line. Defenders win ball back and attack the goal on the half way line score with a one-touch finish. Shooting techniques Movement off the ball to create space Receiving skills 1v1 skills Multiple outcomes for defenders and GKs Fundamentals High intensity Lots of changes of direction and pace Stopping / starting / quick feet movements Concentration for quality finishing Self correction for the next opportunity Stay positive to hit the target Learn to play in a team Working in pairs Playing in small groups Quick rotations, organise yourselves quickly Coaching Point #1 Attack with pace in a game defenders will be retreating so maximise the overload Think how will you secure the ball to attack quickly Second striker run beyond the defender to effect the defender and GK Hit the target and make the keeper make a save Hit with power so that the opponents can t counter attack quickly Disguise clever finishes win games, eg the use of a toe punt Make sure you fill the far post; time your run to arrive late, look for rebounds off the GKs Think about set backs from wide areas React to stop the counter Can you win the ball back quickly?
Through The Gate Passing / control 15 minutes / 10 players FA Futsal Level 1 game to achieve multiple outcomes. Players will be practicing passing, control and moving to help keep possession. In this set up it is 5v5 but the game can be played with various overloads. When in possession your team is trying to pass or dribble through a gate to score. Always have more gates than players (so that one team does not just block gates). Time your passes, your runs and your movement to help your team keep the ball and score. Use an appropriate overload for each team to get the challenge point right. Play unopposed to groove passing, control and movement techniques. Allow players to score by dribbling through gates to allow for dribbling opportunities. Passing, control and timing of movement Moving at different speeds and in different ways (forward, sideways sometimes backwards) Lots of relevant decision making about passing, moving and controlling the ball Good team activity and one that needs good communication between players Coaching Point #1 Look up to see where your team mates have moved to Play the ball quickly so that defenders don t block the gate Have confidence to make the right pass Be willing to receive under pressure Receive with your sole and use your first touch to roll the ball through the gate Use your first touch to take the ball away from pressure Create passing lines so that your team mate can pass through the gate to you If marked man to man use clever movement to escape from your marker Dribbling Look for opportunities to receive 1 v1 and attack your opponent; be positive Be aware of empty gates and attack them
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