5 TIPS to DOMINATE 1v1 Futsal Situations + Drill
November 8, 2024 at 12:21 pm,
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5 TIPS to DOMINATE 1v1 Futsal Situations + Drill
Many players struggle with scoring or defending in tight spaces during 1v1 situations, often leading to missed opportunities. This is where most futsal players get frustrated, as they find it hard to create space and time to think in those pressure situations. Imagine having the ball at your feet, with an opponent right in your face, and you need to make a quick decision to either pass the ball to your teammate or get past opponent. It's a challenging situation that requires skill, speed, and cleverness. But what if I told you there's a way to overcome these struggles and turn the tables in your favor? A way to make those 1v1 situations a strength rather than a weakness.
3 tips before you dribble in futsal
In order to succeed in 1v1 situations a player must understand some basic rules.
- First of all, dribble past your opponent only if there are no other opponents behind his or her back. Otherwise you will outplay one player and another one will stop you.
- Second - only dribble past your opponent if you had a good first touch and have the ball under full control.
- Third - dribble past your opponent if you have momentum. If you are going backwords and your opponent is pushing you, this would not be the best moment to try and outplay him or her. In this situation it's better to prefer a pass.
One of the main reasons players struggle in 1v1 situations is because they're not prepared to think and move at the same time. They're either too focused on the ball or too focused on their opponent, which makes them slow and predictable. To dominate these situations, you need to be able to process information quickly, make quick decisions, and execute your moves with precision and speed. This is where practice and training come into play, and today we're going to focus on a specific drill that can help you develop these skills.
Necessary futsal skills
But before we get to the drill, let's list the most important skills, you need to be improving in order to succeed in 1v1 situations:
- 1st touch
- ball control
- laterality
- body positioning
- space orientation
- decision-making
- footwork
Let's take a look at the drill, which will allow you to improve your 1v1 skills. This drill is designed to simulate game-like situations, where you'll be forced to think on your feet and make quick decisions. By repeating this drill over and over, you'll start to develop the muscle memory and instincts needed to dominate 1v1 situations.
We'll break down the drill step by step, showing you how to execute it properly and explaining the key skills it develops. This drill is all about creating separation, using feints, and exploiting your opponent's momentum against them. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to perform the drill and how to incorporate it into your training routine.
The drill looks like this:
- 2 pairs of players located on the flank
- any player from the opposite flank makes a pass towards them
- the first player to the ball becomes an attacker and from this moment is allowed to score in any goal
- the player who coulnd't be the first to the ball becomes a defender and now has to take the ball away from an attacker and prevent him or her from scoring
- if defender gets a hold of the ball, now he or she becomes an attacker
This drill simulates a match situation, which occurs very often in different parts of the pitch. This drill simulates a dynamic and quickly changing environment, where players have to switch roles, switch directions and make quick decisions.
By practising this drill, you'll be able to create space and time to think, giving you the upper hand in those 1v1 situations. With consistent practice, you'll start to see improvements in your game, and you'll become a more confident and formidable player.
The moment you realize how this drill transforms your confidence and ability to outmaneuver opponents will be a game changer. You'll start to see the game in a different light, as you'll be able to dominate 1v1 situations with ease. Your opponents will struggle to keep up with your speed and agility, and you'll start to score more goals and win more games.
We've covered the importance of this drill and how it can enhance your futsal skills, making you a formidable player.
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Author: Artyom Samoylov, futsal coach