Futsal : Technique - Tactics - Training

Content: 1. What is futsal? -- 2. How to plan training sessions -- 3. Futsal: basic techniques -- 4. Age group training -- 5. The goalplayer -- 6. Organizational tips -- 7. Abridged rules -- 8. Contact addresses. This book gives a comprehensive overview of the history of Futsal, its greatest moments and its contribution to the development of soccer idols like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. The numerous practical descriptions of match and exercise drills that focus on technique, training and tactics are clearly illustrated with photos and diagrams. Detailed examples of how to structure training sessions and lessons are explained from a pedagogical and learning psychological perspective. The book concludes with strategies and tactics used in top matches as well as the official FIFA rules. This book can also be used as a guide for the introduction of this version of indoor soccer in schools and clubs.. The book gives a comprehensive overview of the history of Futsal, its greatest moments and its contribution to the development of soccer idols like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. The numerous practical descriptions of match and exercise drills that focus on technique, training and tactics are clearly illustrated with photos and diagrams. Detailed examples of how to structure training sessions and lessons are explained from a pedagogical and learning psychological perspective. The book concludes with strategies and tactics used in top matches as well as the official FIFA rules. This book can also be used as a guide for the introduction of this version of indoor soccer in schools and clubs. Cover; Half-title page; Disclaimer; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Foreword; 1 What is Futsal?; 1.1 No more walls!; 1.2 Futsal is differentl; 1.3 The ball is still round; 1.4 The rules promote fair play; 1.5 The advantages are clear; 2 How to Plan Training Sessions; 2.1 How to structure training sessions; 2.2 Training session setting; 3 Futsal - Basic Techniques; 3.1 Ball reception; 3.2 Dribbling and ball control; 3.3 Passing; 3.4 Shooting; 3.5 Feints and tricks; 3.6 Goalkeeping technique; 4 Age Group Training; 4.1 Training for 6-8 year-olds; 4.2 Training for 8-10 year-olds 4.3 Training for 10-12 year-olds4.4 Training for 12-14 year-olds; 4.5 Training for 14-16 year-olds; 4.6 Training for 16-18 year-olds; 4.7 Training for over-18s (seniors); 5 The Goalplayer; 6 Organizational Tips; 6.1 Organizational tips for training; 6.2 Organizational tips for match day; 7 Abridged Rules; 8 Contact addresses; Bibliography; Photo Credits; Acknowledgements; Previous or Fothcoming Works; The Advantages of Futsal; The Authors; The Book