Description
Book SynopsisMany of the top professional soccer players played futsal in their youth--Pelé, Luis Figo, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, and Fabregas--and have stated that playing the game made them the great players they are today.
Futsal is an exciting, fast moving game of technique, skill, tactics, and physical endeavor. Players undertake the ultimate challenge by testing their skills under the most intense pressure, due to the lack of time and space, stressing the importance of quick reaction times and reflex training. Often used in the off season for soccer players, futsal is due to be placed at the heart of all development programs, improving technique and increasing fun in youth training.
Coaches face huge tactical challenges as the game changes minute by minute. It is for these reasons that Futsal has taken a huge grip upon the soccer landscape and the development of players from grassroots upwards. This book is ideal in assisting players and coaches in honing thei
Trade Review
Sturgess’ book shows coaches how to teach the game with a series of drills and skills and more than 100 photographs and illustrations. Even the England football team could learn something from this * School Sport *
the perfect read for coaches at all levels. -- Jorge Braz, head coach of the Portugal National Futsal Team and FIFA Futsal instructor
I highly recommend this book for those who want to learn more about the game - there's no better than Peter Sturgess! -- Keith Tozer, Head Coach of U.S. Futsal Men's National Team
Table of Contents
Introduction 1 So what is Futsal? 2 Coaching young players 3 Creating the right environment 4 Technique, physical literacy and decision-making 5 The Futsal coaching session 6 One of the secrets of Futsal - the importance of the 'building blocks' 7 Developing your 'game plan' 8 Developing your attacking game plan 9 Developing your defensive game plan 10 What next? Index
