Futsal wide cut along the flank 2v2

Description

The parallel run is a basic futsal movement: the wide player escapes behind their marker along the flank. The pivot and the wide player attack against two defenders and the goalkeeper. The wide player first moves diagonally towards the ball and draws the marker with them. Then they change direction and cut explosively along the flank. At the same moment, the pivot plays a long ball parallel to the flank into the space behind the defender. The wide player dribbles inside and shoots towards the far post. The defenders play at half intensity until the timing of the cut and the pass works. If the reds win the ball, they get a point by dribbling it over the halfway line. Practise from both flanks.

Quality Factors

The wide player moves towards the ball so that the marker goes with them, then cuts along the flank with a clear change of tempo and direction. The pivot recognises the marker's weight shift and passes as soon as the cut begins. A ground pass into the space in front of the wide player. The wide player's first touch takes the ball into the path of the run towards goal.

Key Questions

• When does the pivot pass: before the cut, during it or after it?
• Where do you pass, to the wide player's feet or into their path?

Training Info

• 5+ players