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Score and add a defender to increase complexity

I can shoot with accuracy and control.

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Score and add a defender to increase complexity

I can shoot with accuracy and control.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: a solid base is needed with the non striking foot next to the ball, to shoot with the instep or top of the foot.
  2. Move: keeping your head over the ball helps keep the ball down when shooting.
  3. Think: shooting with accuracy and control is more important than power due to smaller goals and spaces in futsal.
  4. Feel: experimenting with a variety of techniques rather than repeating the same skill you can do shows perseverance.
  5. Connect: pressure is increased by adding a goalkeeper and then a passive defender before full game scenarios.

Keywords

  • Shooting - attempting to score a goal by striking the ball towards the opponent's goal when in possession

  • Accuracy - the ability to direct the ball to a specific target

  • Pressure - intense attacking or defensive challenges that are faced in a competitive game of futsal

Common misconception

Pupils may often focus on power rather than accuracy when shooting. They may also make poor decisions with regards to shooting when under pressure such as facing a goalkeeper or a defender.

Focus on accuracy over power, working on aiming for specific targets. Pupils should practise shooting under pressure to help them make good decisions.


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It is important for pupils to have lots of opportunities to shoot in non pressurised and less pressurised situations before going into a competitive game. They should be encouraged to reflect on their decision making and work out solutions for themselves.
Teacher tip

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

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
When we are trying to create scoring opportunities in futsal, what are we doing?

defending
Correct answer: attacking
sprinting

Q2.
What are we creating if we make a long run down the middle of the pitch from our defence to attack, to receive a long range pass?

width
height
Correct answer: depth

Q3.
What is the most important factor when shooting?

Correct answer: accuracy
speed
dribbling

Q4.
What skill will help you to deal with pressure in a game situation?

Correct answer: perseverance
pessimism
power

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Where should your non striking foot be in relation to the ball when you are shooting?

Correct answer: next to
on top of
in front of

Q2.
Why is it important to use a variety of techniques and not repeat the same skills in a game situation?

to be safe
Correct answer: to be unpredictable
to be irresponsible

Q3.
If you are shooting from close range, which part of the foot should you use?

heel
top
Correct answer: instep

Q4.
When you are under increased defensive pressure in a competitive game of futsal, which of the following is likely to suffer?

goalkeeping skills
defending skills
Correct answer: decision making