Futsal Session (Junior): Academy Session

Skills Activation

5-10 min

Set up

- 4 Lines

- One cone in front of each line creating a diamond shape and a second cone in between creating a larger diamond shape.

Instructions

- Skills - L turn, sole roll, single scissors, double scissors, step over, step over & scissors combo, in & out touch

- Each player will dribble the ball and complete skill move at first cone (red) and complete second skill at second cone (yellow) and then dribble to the end of the line to the right.

Coaching Points

- Small and quick touches

- Keep the ball close when completing the skill move

- Give yourself time and space to complete the skill before reaching the cone

- Head up as you dribble

Animation 3

15-20 min

Set up

- Players are set at each dot or cone which represents a position (Fixo, Right Ala, Left Ala, Pivot)

- Keepers are set on the opposite goal for shots.

Instructions

- Ball starts with the Fixo.

- Fixo plays the ball to the right ala and checks away in the opposite direction to create a passing angle.

- Right ala checks out and checks back in to receive the ball with the sole.

- Left ala checks in as if there would be a wall pass.

- Pivot makes a diagnoal run down to opposite side of the ball.

- Right ala plays it back diagonally to the fixo.

- Fixo finds the pivot down the line.

- Fixo receives the pass to turn and shoot, or lay off to ala for a shot.

- After a few repetitions, change and go the opposite direction. (rotate to the left)

Coaching Points

- Quick sharp movements

- Solid pass to feet and receive with sole

- Disguise your run

- Good body shape to receive the pass

- Time your runs

Progression

- Add one or two defenders in the opposing teams defensive half.

- Players must wait for the reset pass to pivot before it goes live.