Futsal Session (Junior): Academy Session

Skills activation

5-10 min

Set up

- 3 or 4 lines depending on numbers

- Two dots (cones) about 5 yards in front of each line.

- each player with a ball. If not enough balls, players can share.

Instructions

- Close control dribble towards the dot and then complete the skill move (sole roll, L-Turn, combo, single scissors, double scissors, step over, step over/scissors combo.) (coaches choices)

- Both players should be going at the same time.

Coaching Points

- Small touches to keep close control of the ball.

- Head up as you dribble.

- Complete the skill move at the dot (cone) and accelerate to the end of the line with your ball.

Progression

- Pass, receive with your sole and follow your pass

- Wall pass

Animation

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 comes across the court for a wall pass with the right ala as soon as the ball is played from the fixo.

- Pivot spins off and makes his way towards the second post of the goal to receive a pass or rebound.

- Right ala takes the ball and finds the Pivot at the second post or takes a shot.

- Players rotate to their right after each set. 

- 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.

- Fixo checks away from the ball once the pass is made.

- Ala checks out and back in to create space to receive the pass from the fixo.

- Opposite ala times his run for the wall pass.

- Pivot also times his run towards the back post. Bend your run, it should not be a straight run.

Progression

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

- Players must wait for the wall pass before it goes live.