Positioning and creating options when attacking
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can get into good positions off the ball and support the ball carrier with options.
Key learning points
- Move: positioning yourself upfield and wide, or behind the ball carrier, provides options.
- Think: drawing a defender by moving into a good position can help other players to get free.
- Think: overloading the attack helps to break down the defence and increases our chances of scoring a goal.
- Feel: futsal requires creativity and determination to get free from a defender and attack with the ball.
- Connect: Working with teammates to spread out and provide options improves with experience of playing together.
Keywords
Kick in - play resumes with a kick-in if the ball crosses either touchline or hits the ceiling. Goals cannot be scored direct from a kick in
Overload - placing more players than usual in a specific area of the field to gain an advantage
Channel - the space along the sidelines or wide areas of the pitch which can be used to create width
Common misconception
There is a lack of movement off the ball or teammates position themselves too close to the ball carrier therefore making it easier for the defenders to gain possession.
Pupils should always be moving off the ball to drag defenders out of positions. Pupils should also spread out and position themselves at different angles and distances from the ball carrier.
Teacher tip
When pupils are faced with defenders and in a pressurised situation, their passing and dribbling techniques will often suffer. If this happens, remove the pressure and continue to work on good technique before trying once again to apply more pressure.
Equipment
a small ball with reduced bounce (size 3 ideally) per pupil, approx 50 cones of various colours, bibs, whistle
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which part of the foot would you use to pass over a longer distance?
Q2.When you change direction after passing the ball, who are you getting free from?
Q3.Which of the following will help you create space for your teammates in a game?
Q4.If we spread out towards the edges of the pitch/courts, what are we creating?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should you move off the ball to draw a defender and create space?
Q2.How can we create width in a futsal game?
Q3.What attacking principle involves working together to place more attackers than defenders in a specific area on the pitch, to apply pressure?
Q4.Which attribute can help us to avoid being predictable in our attacking play in futsal?
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