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 …
1v1 and counter attack – Futsal training
This exercise is very simple and a lot of fun, while getting a few key objectives. I will use this early in the season usually as you can use it for physical training (varying the length accordingly) and some basics. For me, the most important aspect here is the mindset switch from attack to defence; you can really see the …
Rondos with changes
Rondos are a great way to warm up. They have everything and are fun. There are many variants of a rondo and this is one of my favourite: rondos with changes. It forces the players to think and to be aware of their surroundings, as well as all the benefits of a traditional rondo. Number of players 10-14 players Equipment …