Drills by duration
15-20 minutes.
Substantial drill blocks for the meat of a session. Most small-sided games and tactical work fits here.
12 drills · ages U14–U16
Kick-In Routine: Attacking Third
Kick-ins in the attacking third are like corners in football — pre-rehearsed, direct, designed to score....
set pieces · ⚡ 60-second setup
Kick-In Routine: Direct Build-Up
Kick-ins are the throw-ins of futsal — except they're a pass, not a chuck. 4 seconds to execute, three...
set pieces · ⚡ 60-second setup
The Diagonal Switch
When the wing is closed, switch the picture. The diagonal cross-court rotation that opens space against...
rotations · ⚡ 60-second setup
4-Second Passing Rondo
A rondo with a cognitive twist — every receiver has 4 seconds before the next pass must leave their foot....
passing · ⚡ 60-second setup
First-Time Finishing Off the Pivot
The bread-and-butter futsal goal. Pivot pins, lays off, runner finishes first time. Drilled until the...
shooting · ⚡ 60-second setup
4v4 Three-Goal SSG
An SSG that punishes static play. Three goals — one central, two on the wings — force the squad to switch...
small sided games · ⚡ 60-second setup
Sole Control Foundations
The technique that defines futsal. Sole rolls, drags, V-cuts — until the ball obeys the foot without a...
sole control · ⚡ 60-second setup
Receive and Turn Under Press
Receiving back-to-goal with a defender on your shoulder. The pivot's foundational skill — pin the ball,...
first touch · ⚡ 60-second setup
La Bajada — Corner Rotation
The cornerstone rotation of futsal attacking play. A pivot drops, a wide player runs the corner, the...
rotations · ⚡ 60-second setup
Corner Routine — Near-Post Screen
A futsal corner is a free shot, not a hopeful cross. The near-post screen creates the gap; the timed...
set pieces
GK as First Attacker — Distribution
The futsal goalkeeper is the first attacker, not the last defender. Roll, throw, and pass to start attacks...
goalkeeping · ⚡ 60-second setup
Sole Control Under Pressure
Sole control with a defender breathing down your neck. The progression from solo work to match-realistic...
sole control · ⚡ 60-second setup