Basic futsal skills that must be mastered in the field, and tips to hone them

Familiar with Falcao? The man who has won two Golden Balls at the Futsal World Cup in 2004 and 2008 is beyond doubt. No wonder Falcao is often referred to as the best futsal player in the world. For those of you who dream of being as famous as Falcao on the green field, consider the following tips and tricks to improve your futsal skills.

What needs to be done to improve futsal skills

At first glance, futsal is similar to soccer. Likewise with basic techniques, such as dribbling, shooting and passing the ball. The difference is only one: the area of the field. The area of the futsal field, which is certainly much more "economical" than a professional football field, requires players to rack their brains to devise different strategies.

Given the different strategies and field situations, futsal players are also required to have different sets of abilities, aka individual skills from soccer players. Well, this is a good way to master and hone your futsal skills.

1. Technique passing or pass the ball

In every ball game, every player must master the technique of passing the ball. The reason is, good baiting techniques have a vital role in the game of futsal, because in addition to dominating the flow of the match, this also helps players to build variations of attacks.

How to pass the ball properly and correctly in technique passing There are several kinds of futsal, including:passing using the inner, outer side of the foot and using the heel.

2. The technique of holding the ball or control

In futsal games, a technique that is also very important to master is the ability to hold or control the ball. Controlling is one of the basic techniques in the game that a player has when he receives a ball from his friend so that it can be stopped and controlled properly. Master this technique to improve skill play your futsal.

The correct way to control the ball can be done using the inner, outer or inner foot. Apart from using the feet, players can also control the ball with the chest, thighs and other limbs (apart from the hands) to stop and control the movement of the ball. The method of ball control that is most often used in matches is to control with the soles of the feet, so skill players to master this technique are absolutely necessary.

The better the player's ability to control the ball properly, the shorter the distance to bounce the ball. Hold the ball as close to your body as possible so that it will be difficult for the other side to 'steal' and get the ball out of your possession.

There are several tips that need to be considered in controlling the ball with your feet when playing futsal, including:

Keep your eye on and watch out for the direction the ball is coming from
As the ball comes to you, keep your balance
In order to be able to control the ball easily, control using the soles of your feet (sole)

3. The hull ball technique

In futsal matches, this technique is almost the same as passing only difference lies in chipping put on the top of the toe of the shoe and kick it against the bottom of the ball. Chipping is a game technique that is used to bounce the ball upwards when it is kicked with the tip of its foot so that it is able to pass the opposing player.

This technique of bouncing the ball can be used to feed the ball to teammates or to trick players when dealing one on one and it can also be used to put the ball into the opponent's goal when dealing directly with the goalkeeper.

The position of the ball is in front of us
Place the foot that is used as a support next to the ball
The kicking leg is pulled back and then swung it forward
When making a kick place the tip of the foot on the bottom of the ball
Swing and lift the ball forward
Keep your foot moving forward in the direction of the ball

4. Technique of dribbling or dribbling

Dribbling is a basic technique in a game where a player has the ability to control the ball to outwit his opponent. Techniques for dribbling in futsal and football can be done by running, walking, turning or turning with the ability they have so that the opponent doesn't get the ball from our control. At the time of the match a technique dribbling needed to pass the opposing player and direct the ball into empty space and open opportunities to take kicks at the goal.

Mastery of technique dribbling well is an art in itself in playing futsal where flexibility and balance is absolutely needed by every player. Ways to perform techniques in dribbling (dribbling) well there are several techniques, namely:

Dribbling with the out side leg

How to dribble using the outer leg technique is done to trick the opposing player towards the right or left side of the player, depending on the foot used. If someone uses the right foot outside then he can outwit to his right, that is to the left of the opposing player and vice versa.

Dribbling with the inner leg

In the futsal game a player can outwit his opponent by using this dribbling technique to the left side if he uses the inside right foot or the right side of the opposing player, and vice versa.

Dribbling on the instep

This method of dribbling using the instep is common if the opponent is at a great distance and does not hinder your movement. However, this method is not very effective in tricking opponents to the right or left side.

There are a number of tips and ways to do dribbling techniques properly that players need to pay attention to, including:

As much as possible to stay in control of the ball and keep your distance from opposing players
Maintain flexibility and body balance when doing dribbling
Touching the ball using the sole of the foot continuously
The player's view must remain focused when in contact with the ball
Always ready to anticipate the opponent's movement to grab the ball from our control.

5. Technique shooting or shooting the ball

In a futsal match, it is very important for players to have the ability shooting which is especially good for players who are in a forward position. The technique of shooting the ball is the basic technique of taking a hard kick towards the goal with the aim of scoring a goal. This requires an accurate kick in order to produce a directional ball position in a place that is difficult for the goalkeeper to reach. Master this technique to improve skill futsal you like Falcao.

To do shooting hard can be done using the outer or inner legs in a position near the toes of the feet. Besides that, you can also use the instep as another option in doing so shooting and players can also use the toes or shoes which this can produce a strong kick with the ball straight forward.

It takes a serious training effort in performing the technique shooting this is so that the hard kicks and the ball go fast.

6. Do not ignore the technique of heading or heading the ball

In technical futsal games heading not used too often during the match because of the small size of the field so that it dominates the lower balls through short passes between players.

But even so this technique of heading the ball is important for futsal players to master when playing the top ball, such as when the ball bounces over the head, either to feed his teammates or to enter the ball towards the goal.

Several ways and technical tips heading what needs to be understood when making a ball header, namely:

Every player needs to be aware that they are heading the ball not being hit by the ball.
Each player must know how to head the ball correctly by using the forehead instead of the crown.
The player keeps his eyes open when making a header to make sure the ball is headed using his forehead.
Teeth are clenched, neck muscles tighten and position the player's head correctly for a sharper and more accurate header.
Doing exercises frequently to produce quality, accurate and targeted headers at the target point.