Futsal Session (Junior): 02.01 | effective possession: structured build-up

Functional Training: vs. 1-2 (15 mins)

Frame

Play out vs. 1-2 formation.

Explanation

BP: Set up in 2-1 formation to create width in back third. Once GK has released ball, playing 3v3, try to score by dribbling, RWB, passing or receiving in opp. end zone.

BPO: Set up in 2-1 formation to split opposition defenders and overload middle third. Once GK has released the ball, all areas are free. Playing 3v3, try to gain possession and [in 10 seconds or less] score against the GK.

BOTH: 2v1 in back third / 1v2 in middle third = starting positions; once GK has released the ball, it's game on. Note - play must always start & restart with the GK. GKs rotate after every play.

Progression

1. add additional play to middle third for each team | 4v4. 

Player Tasks [vs. 1-2]

1. positions to create width in back third

2. positions to create depth in middle third.

3. they're giving us space; spot cues to exploit it quickly and gain advantage in middle third.

4. get ball behind first defender as quickly as possible.

Game Situation (30 mins)

Scenario

Futsal game with an emphasis on effectively playing out from back third versus two different opp. set-ups:

1st half | play out vs. 1-2-1

overloading the middle third & allowing us ball in the back third demands a keen sense of when/where/how to exploit available space.

2nd half = play out vs. 2-2: 

marking man-for-man demands movement to lose marker & receive.