We are all fully aware of some of the transferable skills between the two sports given that the media constantly cite futsal as a development tool for football. We can’t argue that the skillset developed in futsal will help a player, but how do the two sports compare when it comes to fitness? I have always considered futsal and football …
Defending fly goalkeeper: basics
I was recently asked about defending against a team that plays fly goalkeeper when losing and I decided to animate some of my basic principles. Have a look at the video and see what you think. Below I will explain some of my thoughts. If you want to learn more about futsal, check out Profive academy online course. You can …
Simultaneous 2v2s | two man game | dualities
The links in this article for the Profive course are affiliate links and will help me to continue sharing free sessions if you enrol on the course using my links. Read about my collaboration here. An exercise to work on two player principles. This exercise is inspired by a good friend and mentor, Marc Carmona. He delivered this session when …
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 …
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: …
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 …