IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Creating and scoring opportunitiesPlay / Moving / Feinting / Shooting / Passing

General NotesTo generate different attacking situations

Aims & ObjectivesTo create scoring opportunities in tight areas. To allow a high degree of repetition for shooting and finishing but in opposed situations.

Organisation & SetupPlay on half court so that the area is tight. Play 4 v 4 . After each goal the team that conceded loses a player. The game finishes at 4 v 1. The attacking team has 1 minute to utilise the overload opportunity.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesBall retention. Quick passing and ball speed. Moving and finding spaceRecieving the ball under pressure. Improving first time finishes. Improving clever finishes. Improving decision making in front of goal. Arriving and finishing at the 2nd post.

Adaptation & ProgressionThe attacking team has 2 mins to maximise the overload. The attacking team has 30 seconds to maximise the overload. Change the direction of play after each goal. Allow the team in possession to play with a fly GK.

Technical• Ball retention in tight areas• Opportunities to shoot and finish• Clever finishes including toe pokes• 1 st time finishes• Make sure the GK doesn’t make a save and your team gets counter attacked

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an

individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Football specific movements to adjust your body to receive and

pass the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to retain possession and be patient

to generate shooting opportunities. Use the full time when you are overloaded

• Confidence to take chances and be creative• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs to share the load especially when

defending outnumbered• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Keep possession• Be willing to receive the ball under pressure

and in tight areas• Keep the ball moving quickly• Use feints and changes of direction to

create space as an individual• Interchange and rotate to create space as

a team

Coaching Point#2• Finishing• Have a positive attitude to shoot• Be prepared to take 1st time opportunities,

space and time is limited• The use of the toe poke is a good technique• Use disguise and clever finishes

Coaching Point#3• Far post finishes• Be patient with the build up but still play

with a purpose• Look to draw the GK across to the near post

and play to far post runs

Coaching Point#4• GKs look to play into advanced positions if possible• Try and play the ball so that it is easy

to receive• Play on the counter attack after making

a save

54

5

Play 4 v 4 and aftereach goal thedefending team losesa player until thegame becomes 4 v 1

The attacking teamhas 1 min to maximisethe overload opportunity

Keep the ball moving quickly

Think about themovement and rotations needed to createspace in tight areas

If an underloaded teamscore they gain aplayer back

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Creating and scoring opportunitiesPlay / Moving / Feinting / Shooting / Passing

General NotesTo generate different attacking situations

Aims & ObjectivesTo create scoring opportunities in tight areas. To allow a high degree of repetition for shooting and finishing but in opposed situations.

Organisation & SetupPlay on half court so that the area is tight. Play 4 v 4 . After each goal the team that conceded loses a player. The game finishes at 4 v 1. The attacking team has 1 minute to utilise the overload opportunity.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesBall retention. Quick passing and ball speed. Moving and finding spaceRecieving the ball under pressure. Improving first time finishes. Improving clever finishes. Improving decision making in front of goal. Arriving and finishing at the 2nd post.

Adaptation & ProgressionThe attacking team has 2 mins to maximise the overload. The attacking team has 30 seconds to maximise the overload. Change the direction of play after each goal. Allow the team in possession to play with a fly GK.

Technical• Ball retention in tight areas• Opportunities to shoot and finish• Clever finishes including toe pokes• 1 st time finishes• Make sure the GK doesn’t make a save and your team gets counter attacked

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an

individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Football specific movements to adjust your body to receive and

pass the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to retain possession and be patient

to generate shooting opportunities. Use the full time when you are overloaded

• Confidence to take chances and be creative• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs to share the load especially when

defending outnumbered• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Keep possession• Be willing to receive the ball under pressure

and in tight areas• Keep the ball moving quickly• Use feints and changes of direction to

create space as an individual• Interchange and rotate to create space as

a team

Coaching Point#2• Finishing• Have a positive attitude to shoot• Be prepared to take 1st time opportunities,

space and time is limited• The use of the toe poke is a good technique• Use disguise and clever finishes

Coaching Point#3• Far post finishes• Be patient with the build up but still play

with a purpose• Look to draw the GK across to the near post

and play to far post runs

Coaching Point#4• GKs look to play into advanced positions if possible• Try and play the ball so that it is easy

to receive• Play on the counter attack after making

a save

5

4

5

If another goal isscored the blues godown to 2 defenders

Look to exploit farpost areas and forcethe blues into making an error

When the yellowshave an overload theyshould dominatepossession andcontrol the tempo

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Creating and scoring opportunitiesPlay / Moving / Feinting / Shooting / Passing

General NotesTo generate different attacking situations

Aims & ObjectivesTo create scoring opportunities in tight areas. To allow a high degree of repetition for shooting and finishing but in opposed situations.

Organisation & SetupPlay on half court so that the area is tight. Play 4 v 4 . After each goal the team that conceded loses a player. The game finishes at 4 v 1. The attacking team has 1 minute to utilise the overload opportunity.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesBall retention. Quick passing and ball speed. Moving and finding spaceRecieving the ball under pressure. Improving first time finishes. Improving clever finishes. Improving decision making in front of goal. Arriving and finishing at the 2nd post.

Adaptation & ProgressionThe attacking team has 2 mins to maximise the overload. The attacking team has 30 seconds to maximise the overload. Change the direction of play after each goal. Allow the team in possession to play with a fly GK.

Technical• Ball retention in tight areas• Opportunities to shoot and finish• Clever finishes including toe pokes• 1 st time finishes• Make sure the GK doesn’t make a save and your team gets counter attacked

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an

individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Football specific movements to adjust your body to receive and

pass the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to retain possession and be patient

to generate shooting opportunities. Use the full time when you are overloaded

• Confidence to take chances and be creative• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs to share the load especially when

defending outnumbered• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Keep possession• Be willing to receive the ball under pressure

and in tight areas• Keep the ball moving quickly• Use feints and changes of direction to

create space as an individual• Interchange and rotate to create space as

a team

Coaching Point#2• Finishing• Have a positive attitude to shoot• Be prepared to take 1st time opportunities,

space and time is limited• The use of the toe poke is a good technique• Use disguise and clever finishes

Coaching Point#3• Far post finishes• Be patient with the build up but still play

with a purpose• Look to draw the GK across to the near post

and play to far post runs

Coaching Point#4• GKs look to play into advanced positions if possible• Try and play the ball so that it is easy

to receive• Play on the counter attack after making

a save

54

5

Play 4 v 2

If yellows score this�nishes the game and it is reset to 4 v 4

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Coaching Point#1• GK try and ply into the front 3 players• Use goal area to shorten the distance

that the ball travels• Play into the safe side of the receiver

Coaching Point#2• The ball needs to travel quickly• Use a javelin throw to keep the ball low• Use a roll to keep the ball on the floor

Coaching Point#3• Pass forward as a priority• Be patient• Play the ball and move to create space so that you can receive the ball again

Coaching Point#4• Rotate with other players to create space• Wide players drop in to receive centrally• Check runs to create space for self and support the player on the ball

5

66

4

5GK tries to throw to anadvanced player but ifnot plays to a player inhis own half

Set up 3v2 withplayers locked intotheir own halves

If blues win back theball they attack

Yellows rotate tocreate space in highareas

Playing out from the GKPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesPlaying out from the goalkeeper.

Aims & ObjectivesTo develop opportunities to play out from the goalkeeper.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court and play that both teams have an opportunity to attack. Play 3 v 2 in each half with the players locked into their area.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority. Play and move. Create space as a team unit and individually. Look to receive and paly forwards.

Adaptation & ProgressionAllow one of the back players to join in to make 4 v 2. Allow an opposition attacker to track back to make 4v3. If GK plays short allow one attacker to drop in. If yellows score allow them to attack the opposite goal.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Throwing technique from GK, roll in and javelin technique• Ball needs to travel quickly• Create space as individuals and units

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as

an individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to develop ways to exploit

the opposition• Confidence to receive the ball under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

5

66

4

5

If ball gets played into opponents half 1 yellow can join in to make 4v2

Coaching Point#1• GK try and ply into the front 3 players• Use goal area to shorten the distance

that the ball travels• Play into the safe side of the receiver

Coaching Point#2• The ball needs to travel quickly• Use a javelin throw to keep the ball low• Use a roll to keep the ball on the floor

Coaching Point#3• Pass forward as a priority• Be patient• Play the ball and move to create space so that you can receive the ball again

Coaching Point#4• Rotate with other players to create space• Wide players drop in to receive centrally• Check runs to create space for self and support the player on the ball

Playing out from the GKPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesPlaying out from the goalkeeper.

Aims & ObjectivesTo develop opportunities to play out from the goalkeeper.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court and play that both teams have an opportunity to attack. Play 3 v 2 in each half with the players locked into their area.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority. Play and move. Create space as a team unit and individually. Look to receive and paly forwards.

Adaptation & ProgressionAllow one of the back players to join in to make 4 v 2. Allow an opposition attacker to track back to make 4v3. If GK plays short allow one attacker to drop in. If yellows score allow them to attack the opposite goal.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Throwing technique from GK, roll in and javelin technique• Ball needs to travel quickly• Create space as individuals and units

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as

an individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to develop ways to exploit

the opposition• Confidence to receive the ball under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

5

66

4

5

Yellow joins in tomake overload butblue can track his run

Coaching Point#1• GK try and ply into the front 3 players• Use goal area to shorten the distance

that the ball travels• Play into the safe side of the receiver

Coaching Point#2• The ball needs to travel quickly• Use a javelin throw to keep the ball low• Use a roll to keep the ball on the floor

Coaching Point#3• Pass forward as a priority• Be patient• Play the ball and move to create space so that you can receive the ball again

Coaching Point#4• Rotate with other players to create space• Wide players drop in to receive centrally• Check runs to create space for self and support the player on the ball

Playing out from the GKPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesPlaying out from the goalkeeper.

Aims & ObjectivesTo develop opportunities to play out from the goalkeeper.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court and play that both teams have an opportunity to attack. Play 3 v 2 in each half with the players locked into their area.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority. Play and move. Create space as a team unit and individually. Look to receive and paly forwards.

Adaptation & ProgressionAllow one of the back players to join in to make 4 v 2. Allow an opposition attacker to track back to make 4v3. If GK plays short allow one attacker to drop in. If yellows score allow them to attack the opposite goal.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Throwing technique from GK, roll in and javelin technique• Ball needs to travel quickly• Create space as individuals and units

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as

an individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to develop ways to exploit

the opposition• Confidence to receive the ball under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

56

6

4

5

Y4 drops into own halfto recieve and create3v3

Y6 looks to support Y2 so that there are always 2 passing options for the player on the ball

Y6 looks to ‘�ll the middle’ rather than risk the cross court pass when there is so much pressure

Y4 looks to break the defensive line with his position. He should try to face forward upon receiving and also look for 1-2 combinations

Coaching Point#1• GK try and ply into the front 3 players• Use goal area to shorten the distance

that the ball travels• Play into the safe side of the receiver

Coaching Point#2• The ball needs to travel quickly• Use a javelin throw to keep the ball low• Use a roll to keep the ball on the floor

Coaching Point#3• Pass forward as a priority• Be patient• Play the ball and move to create space so that you can receive the ball again

Coaching Point#4• Rotate with other players to create space• Wide players drop in to receive centrally• Check runs to create space for self and support the player on the ball

Playing out from the GKPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesPlaying out from the goalkeeper.

Aims & ObjectivesTo develop opportunities to play out from the goalkeeper.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court and play that both teams have an opportunity to attack. Play 3 v 2 in each half with the players locked into their area.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority. Play and move. Create space as a team unit and individually. Look to receive and paly forwards.

Adaptation & ProgressionAllow one of the back players to join in to make 4 v 2. Allow an opposition attacker to track back to make 4v3. If GK plays short allow one attacker to drop in. If yellows score allow them to attack the opposite goal.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Throwing technique from GK, roll in and javelin technique• Ball needs to travel quickly• Create space as individuals and units

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as

an individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to develop ways to exploit

the opposition• Confidence to receive the ball under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

56

6

4

5

If yellows score theynow attack theopposite goal.

One player from eachside moves into theother half of the pitch

Playing out from the GKPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesPlaying out from the goalkeeper.

Aims & ObjectivesTo develop opportunities to play out from the goalkeeper.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court and play that both teams have an opportunity to attack. Play 3 v 2 in each half with the players locked into their area.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority. Play and move. Create space as a team unit and individually. Look to receive and paly forwards.

Adaptation & ProgressionAllow one of the back players to join in to make 4 v 2. Allow an opposition attacker to track back to make 4v3. If GK plays short allow one attacker to drop in. If yellows score allow them to attack the opposite goal.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Throwing technique from GK, roll in and javelin technique• Ball needs to travel quickly• Create space as individuals and units

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as

an individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to develop ways to exploit

the opposition• Confidence to receive the ball under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• GK try and ply into the front 3 players• Use goal area to shorten the distance

that the ball travels• Play into the safe side of the receiver

Coaching Point#2• The ball needs to travel quickly• Use a javelin throw to keep the ball low• Use a roll to keep the ball on the floor

Coaching Point#3• Pass forward as a priority• Be patient• Play the ball and move to create space so that you can receive the ball again

Coaching Point#4• Rotate with other players to create space• Wide players drop in to receive centrally• Check runs to create space for self and support the player on the ball

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Creating scoring opportunities from wide areasPassing / Shooting / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesTo generate scoring opportunities from wide areas.

Aims & ObjectivesTo create scoring opportunities from wide areas. To allow a high degree of repetition of balls from wide areas.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court with the condition that in order to score, the ball must go into the designated wide areas first. Once the ball has been into the wide areas shots must be taken within 2 passes. This session looks at what the options might be.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesAttack with width allowing you to get the ball wide early in open play. Pace of delivery from wide areas. Cut backs from zone A. Far post finishes from zone B. Defensive security to stop the counter. Quality first time finishes.

Adaptation & ProgressionPlay on a shorter court. Play multidirectional for the team in possession. Allow the team in possession to play with a fly GK.

Technical• Team shape to get the ball into wide areas• Opportunities cut the ball back and cross• Clever 1st time finishes• Make sure the GK doesn’t make a save and counter attack

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an

individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to get balls in to the box from

wide areas• Confidence to take chances and be creative• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Get the ball in to wide areas quickly• Set up so that players can receive in

wide areas• Move the ball quickly to get the ball wide

and force the defence to be out of shape and disorganised

Coaching Point#2• Look for cut backs from zone A to the edge

of the box• From zone B look for driven balls to the

far post• Get right footers on the left hand side who

can cut in and strike the ball from a dribble

Coaching Point#3• Clever Movement of the top man to either

the far post or to strike the cut back• 1 st time finishes with late adjustments• Shoot to end the move so that counter

attacks are limited

Coaching Point#4• Ensure there is defensive security and

balance to help avoid the counter attack• Be ready to react as a team and defend the

counter attack

54

5

Yellows look for cutbacks from zone A

Look for balls into thefar post area from Zone B

Play as an open gamebut court size couldbe shortened

Zone B Zone A

Look at runs from Y3to recieve from Y2

Look at runs from Y4to recieve from Y2

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

54

5Ball in from zone B tothe far post

If blues defend wellthen the ball may needto be recycled

Zone B Zone A

Creating scoring opportunities from wide areasPassing / Shooting / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesTo generate scoring opportunities from wide areas.

Aims & ObjectivesTo create scoring opportunities from wide areas. To allow a high degree of repetition of balls from wide areas.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court with the condition that in order to score, the ball must go into the designated wide areas first. Once the ball has been into the wide areas shots must be taken within 2 passes. This session looks at what the options might be.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesAttack with width allowing you to get the ball wide early in open play. Pace of delivery from wide areas. Cut backs from zone A. Far post finishes from zone B. Defensive security to stop the counter. Quality first time finishes.

Adaptation & ProgressionPlay on a shorter court. Play multidirectional for the team in possession. Allow the team in possession to play with a fly GK.

Technical• Team shape to get the ball into wide areas• Opportunities cut the ball back and cross• Clever 1st time finishes• Make sure the GK doesn’t make a save and counter attack

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an

individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to get balls in to the box from

wide areas• Confidence to take chances and be creative• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Get the ball in to wide areas quickly• Set up so that players can receive in

wide areas• Move the ball quickly to get the ball wide

and force the defence to be out of shape and disorganised

Coaching Point#2• Look for cut backs from zone A to the edge

of the box• From zone B look for driven balls to the

far post• Get right footers on the left hand side who

can cut in and strike the ball from a dribble

Coaching Point#3• Clever Movement of the top man to either

the far post or to strike the cut back• 1 st time finishes with late adjustments• Shoot to end the move so that counter

attacks are limited

Coaching Point#4• Ensure there is defensive security and

balance to help avoid the counter attack• Be ready to react as a team and defend the

counter attack

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Developing the forwardPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting / ShootingGeneral NotesDeveloping the forward to move, receive, link up and finish moves.

Aims & ObjectivesTo create different situations for the forward to deal with. Have lots of repetition.

Organisation & SetupInitially work unopposed to work on movement patterns with the ball being played into the striker. Play both ways to include more players.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority into 5 s feet. Technique to find space and secure the ball. Movement of 2, 3, and 4 to join in. Look to receive and play forwards including the GK.

Adaptation & ProgressionSupporting runs from 2, 3 and 4. Add in passive defender. Allow defender to be live. Allow B5 to defend and play 1v3. Play 5 v 5 but yellows must play through Y5.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Make the ball as easy to control as possible• Y5 timing of movement• Y5 recieving with sole and shift the ball when recieving

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an individual to receive• Y5 to use upper body strength to hold off the defender• Long supporting runs from 2 and 3

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus in the blocked practice• Confidence for pivot to receive under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Y2 and Y3 look to play quickly into Y5• Look to play forward• Play into 5’s safe side on his foot furthest

away from the defender

Coaching Point#2• Start position of 5 to make the pitch big

and go long• Travel in the opposite direction as the ball

goes to 2• Time run to receive short and into feet

Coaching Point#3• Supporting runs from 2 and 3• Pass and follow pass but check run to shift

the defender• Drive across the front of 5, have left footer

on the right hand side to strike

Coaching Point#4• Y5 to set the supporting run and then spin

to the far post• Y5 will need to move backwards and keep

eye on the ball• Movement of 4 to receive from 5 with

2 or 3 providing defensive balance

5

5

Y5 to move inopposite direction toball as ball travels to 2and then shows torecieve

Look at recieving withthe sole and recievingand shifting in onemovement. Y5 mustsecure the ball

Start with unopposedpractice with ballsbeing played into Y5from either 2, 3, or theGK

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

5

4

5

Y5 to secure safe sideand roll with back heelfor 2 to strike

Y5 keeps his eye on the ball and runsbackwards

Y3 to provide defensive balance

5 spins and looks forthe far post �nish

Run from Y2 across 5Ensure 2 is a leftfooted player

Developing the forwardPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting / ShootingGeneral NotesDeveloping the forward to move, receive, link up and finish moves.

Aims & ObjectivesTo create different situations for the forward to deal with. Have lots of repetition.

Organisation & SetupInitially work unopposed to work on movement patterns with the ball being played into the striker. Play both ways to include more players.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority into 5 s feet. Technique to find space and secure the ball. Movement of 2, 3, and 4 to join in. Look to receive and play forwards including the GK.

Adaptation & ProgressionSupporting runs from 2, 3 and 4. Add in passive defender. Allow defender to be live. Allow B5 to defend and play 1v3. Play 5 v 5 but yellows must play through Y5.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Make the ball as easy to control as possible• Y5 timing of movement• Y5 recieving with sole and shift the ball when recieving

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an individual to receive• Y5 to use upper body strength to hold off the defender• Long supporting runs from 2 and 3

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus in the blocked practice• Confidence for pivot to receive under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Y2 and Y3 look to play quickly into Y5• Look to play forward• Play into 5’s safe side on his foot furthest

away from the defender

Coaching Point#2• Start position of 5 to make the pitch big

and go long• Travel in the opposite direction as the ball

goes to 2• Time run to receive short and into feet

Coaching Point#3• Supporting runs from 2 and 3• Pass and follow pass but check run to shift

the defender• Drive across the front of 5, have left footer

on the right hand side to strike

Coaching Point#4• Y5 to set the supporting run and then spin

to the far post• Y5 will need to move backwards and keep

eye on the ball• Movement of 4 to receive from 5 with

2 or 3 providing defensive balance

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

5 5

5 checks movement,recieves and sets Y3and then looks for�nish at the far post

3 checks run anddrives across 5 toshoot right footed orplay to far post area

Y2 moves to provide defensive balance

GK leaves the ballplayable for 2 torecieve and playforward easily andquickly

Developing the forwardPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting / ShootingGeneral NotesDeveloping the forward to move, receive, link up and finish moves.

Aims & ObjectivesTo create different situations for the forward to deal with. Have lots of repetition.

Organisation & SetupInitially work unopposed to work on movement patterns with the ball being played into the striker. Play both ways to include more players.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority into 5 s feet. Technique to find space and secure the ball. Movement of 2, 3, and 4 to join in. Look to receive and play forwards including the GK.

Adaptation & ProgressionSupporting runs from 2, 3 and 4. Add in passive defender. Allow defender to be live. Allow B5 to defend and play 1v3. Play 5 v 5 but yellows must play through Y5.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Make the ball as easy to control as possible• Y5 timing of movement• Y5 recieving with sole and shift the ball when recieving

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an individual to receive• Y5 to use upper body strength to hold off the defender• Long supporting runs from 2 and 3

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus in the blocked practice• Confidence for pivot to receive under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Y2 and Y3 look to play quickly into Y5• Look to play forward• Play into 5’s safe side on his foot furthest

away from the defender

Coaching Point#2• Start position of 5 to make the pitch big

and go long• Travel in the opposite direction as the ball

goes to 2• Time run to receive short and into feet

Coaching Point#3• Supporting runs from 2 and 3• Pass and follow pass but check run to shift

the defender• Drive across the front of 5, have left footer

on the right hand side to strike

Coaching Point#4• Y5 to set the supporting run and then spin

to the far post• Y5 will need to move backwards and keep

eye on the ball• Movement of 4 to receive from 5 with

2 or 3 providing defensive balance

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

5 4

5

B4 is a live defenderso Y5 has to work onhis timing ofmovements

Allow 2 and 3 to joinin and support 5 in thecentral area

B5 could act as ascreen to add somedecision making intothe forward pass. Hecould be locked intohis own half

The ball must beplayed through Y5 toscore a goal.

Y5 can rotate withother yellow playersto create space

Developing the forwardPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting / ShootingGeneral NotesDeveloping the forward to move, receive, link up and finish moves.

Aims & ObjectivesTo create different situations for the forward to deal with. Have lots of repetition.

Organisation & SetupInitially work unopposed to work on movement patterns with the ball being played into the striker. Play both ways to include more players.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesPass forward as a priority into 5 s feet. Technique to find space and secure the ball. Movement of 2, 3, and 4 to join in. Look to receive and play forwards including the GK.

Adaptation & ProgressionSupporting runs from 2, 3 and 4. Add in passive defender. Allow defender to be live. Allow B5 to defend and play 1v3. Play 5 v 5 but yellows must play through Y5.

Technical• Passing forward is a priority• Make the ball as easy to control as possible• Y5 timing of movement• Y5 recieving with sole and shift the ball when recieving

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an individual to receive• Y5 to use upper body strength to hold off the defender• Long supporting runs from 2 and 3

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus in the blocked practice• Confidence for pivot to receive under pressure• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Y2 and Y3 look to play quickly into Y5• Look to play forward• Play into 5’s safe side on his foot furthest

away from the defender

Coaching Point#2• Start position of 5 to make the pitch big

and go long• Travel in the opposite direction as the ball

goes to 2• Time run to receive short and into feet

Coaching Point#3• Supporting runs from 2 and 3• Pass and follow pass but check run to shift

the defender• Drive across the front of 5, have left footer

on the right hand side to strike

Coaching Point#4• Y5 to set the supporting run and then spin

to the far post• Y5 will need to move backwards and keep

eye on the ball• Movement of 4 to receive from 5 with

2 or 3 providing defensive balance

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Building an attackPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesLooking at how to build an attack.

Aims & ObjectivesDevelop opportunities to build attacks when the opposition are defensively organised. Focus on. Passing. Control. Playing / moving / feinting.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court with the blue players being locked into specific zones. Yellows are free to go anywhere. If blues win the ball they attack. Yellows have 6 attacks and then swap roles with blues.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesBall retention. Ball speed. Control the tempo. Movements and rotations. Quick play to develop and exploit overloads. Create space for self through checked movements. Pivot generate space with high start position.

Adaptation & ProgressionBlues defend for a number of attacks. Blue defenders are released into different areas so free play builds up. Both teams attack but when defending the defending side is locked in.

Technical• Ball retention• Ball speed• Individual movement to create space and to receive• Movement in units and groups to create space

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an

individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to retain the ball and

keep possession• Confidence to take chances and be creative• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Ball retention.....don’t force the play but be

looking to play forwards• Control the tempo• Be patient• Ball speed• Pass to receivers safe side to keep

possession of the ball

Coaching Point#2• Y5 to make the pitch long and play on the

shoulder of B4• Try to generate and exploit overloads with 1-2s• Play the ball and move to create space

Coaching Point#3• Rotate with other players to create space• Wide players drop in to receive centrally• Check runs to create space for self to receive the ball

Coaching Point#4• GK to be an option to receive the ball and

support the play, if not previously having touched the ball

• GK to try and play into advanced areas if possible

54

5

Support from GK to the player on the ball

Y2 and Y4 look to play 1-2 to exploit the overload As the pass goes from Y2 to Y4,

Y2 moves to look for the 1-2 around B3 who has put pressure on Y4 and the ball

If Y5 sees that a 1-2 around B3 is on then he moves to the 2nd post area to leave space to be exploited and be ready to shoot if ball comes across

Blue team are lockedinto zones 1 in B, 2 in C and 1 plus the GK in D

Zone A Zone C Zone DZone B

IN POSSESSIONTHE FA COACHING FUTSAL LEVEL 2

Building an attackPassing / Control / Playing / Moving / Feinting

General NotesLooking at how to build an attack.

Aims & ObjectivesDevelop opportunities to build attacks when the opposition are defensively organised. Focus on. Passing. Control. Playing / moving / feinting.

Organisation & SetupPlay on a full court with the blue players being locked into specific zones. Yellows are free to go anywhere. If blues win the ball they attack. Yellows have 6 attacks and then swap roles with blues.

Coaching Factors & OutcomesBall retention. Ball speed. Control the tempo. Movements and rotations. Quick play to develop and exploit overloads. Create space for self through checked movements. Pivot generate space with high start position.

Adaptation & ProgressionBlues defend for a number of attacks. Blue defenders are released into different areas so free play builds up. Both teams attack but when defending the defending side is locked in.

Technical• Ball retention• Ball speed• Individual movement to create space and to receive• Movement in units and groups to create space

Physical• Quick movements and changes of direction to make space as an

individual to receive the ball• Intense activity since the ball is always in play• Futsal specific movements to adjust your body to receive and pass

the ball

Psychological• Concentration, maintain focus to retain the ball and

keep possession• Confidence to take chances and be creative• Communication between each other to help and support• Control, stay calm under pressure and make good decisions• Commitment. Be persistent and relentless

Social• Working together as a group to beat the opposition• Taking turns with subs if numbers are high• Support other players when they do well or if errors occur

Coaching Point#1• Ball retention.....don’t force the play but be

looking to play forwards• Control the tempo• Be patient• Ball speed• Pass to receivers safe side to keep

possession of the ball

Coaching Point#2• Y5 to make the pitch long and play on the

shoulder of B4• Try to generate and exploit overloads with 1-2s• Play the ball and move to create space

Coaching Point#3• Rotate with other players to create space• Wide players drop in to receive centrally• Check runs to create space for self to receive the ball

Coaching Point#4• GK to be an option to receive the ball and

support the play, if not previously having touched the ball

• GK to try and play into advanced areas if possible

54

5

Release the blues so that they become unlocked gradually and set new problems for yellows

PROGRESSION PROGRESSION

If blue win the ball back allow them to attack but lock the yellow players into their own zones in the same shape as the blues

Zone A Zone C Zone DZone B