Futsal drills
Futsal decision-making drills
8 free Futsal drills for decision-making, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
8 drills
Decision-makingFinishing2v1 to goalTwo attackers take on one defender and a keeper, choosing between the pass and the shot.15 min · 4–12 players · U8+
TransitionDecision-making3v2 transition wavesThree attack two, then the defenders and a new player break straight back the other way.15 min · 9–14 players · U11+
RotationsPassing & receiving4-0 rotationFour outfield players rotate through the 4-0 shape, passing and moving to the vacated spot.15 min · 4–10 players · U12+
GameDecision-making4v4 conditioned gameA full futsal game, four outfield players a side with keepers, with conditions that reward rotations and good decisions.25 min · 10–16 players · U12+
RotationsDecision-makingBlocks and screens in attackAttackers use legal, stationary blocks to free the ball carrier, then the blocker rolls to goal for the pass or the shot.20 min · 7–12 players · U14+
Decision-makingGameGame management: the last two minutesPlay out the last two minutes of a match on a stop clock from set scorelines, foul counts and timeouts, and make the right calls under pressure.25 min · 10–14 players · U16+
GoalkeepingDecision-makingGoalkeeper throw and distributionThe keeper takes a shot, then throws accurately to a runner at halfway to start the attack.12 min · 3–8 players · U11+
PressingDecision-makingHigh press with sideline trapsFour players press high, steer the build-up towards the touchline and spring a trap when the ball goes wide.20 min · 9–14 players · U16+