1. Using Futsal as a development tool for 11 v 11
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December 2013
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Using Futsal as a development tool for 11 v 11
Ian Bateman
St Georges Park.

2. Objective for today Where does Futsal link to the future game ?
How can it help across all four corners of L.T.P.D. ?
How do we deliver the message to the players?
Show some defensive practices.

3. The Future game.

4. Where is your futsal experience ?
Playing…….International, National league, Local league, recreational…
Coaching…….international, National, Junior festivals, junior tournaments…
Watching……international, adult, junior, T.V. , You tube
Qualifications…..Level 1 , Intro course, overseas qualifications

5. How is the 11 v 11 game changing ?
More teams keep possession more frequently.
More teams keep possession for longer passing sequences.
More passing and receiving situations are evident.
More goals are scored from longer, passing sequences.
More passes are now played below head height.
More runs with the ball are made.
More goals are scored from central approaches.
More teams are regaining possession deeper and Counter Attacking quicker.

6. How does this impact on the players ?
Increased distances covered in ALL positions.
Increased distances covered at high speed.
Increased speed and power - ( higher intensity.)
Game is played at quicker pace – (ball & player speeds.)
Average number of high intensity activities.
Higher levels of body strength are now required.
Players need to make more instinctive decisions
Players need to deal with the ball in tight situations
Need for 11 technical players
Players need to rotate and interchange positions

7. Technical Psychological Physical Social
What outcomes can Futsal provide us with ?
Technical Psychological
Physical Social
There has been a massive growth in both participation levels AND number of teams. The FA National Futsal league has 3 regional leagues of 6 teams and 2012 saw the introduction of a second tier so that relegation and promotion has been introduced.

8. The game of Futsal
In any given game, the following things are possible:
Defensively you might zone, press, combine the two
Your team might face the zone, press or combinations
You might play a a or a or face the same variety of tactical formations
You might play with/against a fly goalkeeper (5v4)
You might have a player sent off and have to play for 2 minutes with 3v4
Your team may have conceded 5 team fouls and can’t afford to commit another
You will have restarts and chances to carry out pre-planned corners/kick- ins/free kicks

9. The game of Futsal will give opportunities to “repeat” similar actions, techniques and skills
Plus:
Players are exposed to playing under pressure
There is limited time and space to think
There is usually pressure from an opponent
There are real tactical elements that can be developed through the game (zone, press, counter attack, man 4 man)
It fits ‘developmentally’ with kids who “want to play a game” (Foundation phase)
It forces quicker decisions to be made
There are connections to be made with football

10. Familiar shapes and patterns
Where does Futsal fit into 11 v 11?

11. Familiar shapes and patterns

12. •Vision for the Youth Coach
The Future Game
Vision for Players
‘To produce technically excellent and innovative players, with exceptional decision making skill’
•Vision for the Youth Coach
To produce excellent coaches of children and young players

13. Its not just about the practice……
How is it delivered ?

14. Who are the dominant teams in World Futsal ?

15. Thank you for your input….
Lets see what things look like on court !

16. What is your clubs coaching / playing philosophy ?
Playing through the thirds
Creative play in the final third
Transitions
Retaining the ball to build up the play
Defensive principles when to press when to drop.

17. How do the following constraints effect the game / practice ?
Playing 5 v 5 as opposed to 9v9 or 11 v 11
Playing with a futsal ball
The size and shape of the goals
Playing 5 v 5 to lines rather than rebound boards
Having a limit of fouls that a team / player can make
Rotating subs
Fly keeper 5 v 4 outfield / unprotected goal
The score…are you winning of losing…how long is left
Playing a match v another team
Having time outs in a game.

18. England winning…..Where all four corners meet…
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