Futsal Session (Junior): Ball Mastery and finding the Pivot

Activation : Band Work (10 mins)

(5 min)

Set up

- All players in pairs acoss from each other. 1 ball between 2

Instructions

each pair will go through different passing skills

1. dribble to middle pass the ball, recieving player recives with sole of foot and does the same.
2. role ball forward pass
3. sole role with opposite foot and pass when player gets to the middle
4. chip pass

Possession to find Pivot (20 mins)

(10 -15 min)

Set up

- 2 teams (3v3) or (4v4) depending on numbers

- 1 player in each end zone which represents the Pivot

Instructions

- Possession game trying to find the Pivot for a point or goal

- Every time you find your Pivot Successfully... it counts for a point

- Each team must complete 3 passes before they find the Pivot

Progression

- Once you find your Pivot, you must turn and go the opposite direction and find the opposite pivot for a point

- Next Progression is, every time you find your pivot, you must change positions with the pivot

Coaching Points

- Solid pass to pivots strong foot

- Focus on weight of pass and find your teammates correct foot

- Pass and move to create space to find the pivot

- Pivot must move and create angles so create passing lanes to find him or her