View Post

3v3 with pivot behind the goal

A very versatile exercise to work on attacking play, particularly for teams who like to play with a pivot. Number of players 10 players, 2 goalkeepers. Equipment Balls, bibs Description 3v3 in half court with a pivot behind each goal. The pivot can move behind the goal. A pivot can play with 2 touches and can not score. The attacking …

View Post

3v2 Futsal training to play out of pressure

This exercise is one of my all-time favourites, inspired by Xavi Passarrius when I spent a lot of time at Industrias Santa Coloma observing. It seemed to be a regular session for Xavi and I can see why. It mimics the intensity of the game perfectly (usually 6 minute reps) and replicates many of the in game moments such as: …

View Post

Leaving Perak (for now)

With my contract expiring at the end of the year and no news yet from the FA Malaysia on the start of Malaysia Premier Futsal League 2021, Perak Futsal are currently unable to offer me the extension we had agreed in September. Also, my Manager, Mr. Wan (a.k.a. Cik Boy), who gave me the opportunity to come to Malaysia also …

View Post

HIIT workout for futsal players in lockdown

This all round HIIT workout for futsal that I prepared along with Alexis Herraiz for Perak Futsal when we first went into lockdown is an excellent session for players that they can do at home now. And I’ve just done it myself and thought it might be useful for people in this second lockdown, wherever you are! Not much equipment …

View Post

2v1 and 3v2 Futsal training

This exercise can work on many aspects of attacking and defending with a numerical advantage or disadvantage. There will be 1 v the goalkeeper to practice finishing, 2v1 and 3v2. It’s really good for many repetitions of the above situations, which are very common situations in futsal and if we can perfect them, in attack and defence, then we are …