Could futsal hold the key to developing the next generation of youth soccer players?

Christopher Yiannaki, Christopher Carling*, Dave Collins

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The identification and development of talented players is a priority within elite soccer clubs and national governing bodies. Small-sided games training methods are commonly used in aiding player development. Yet the potential role for futsal (indoor 5 a-side equivalent to 11 a-side soccer) as part of contemporary youth player conditioning and skills acquisition training has received insufficient consideration. This absence might be linked to a lack of understanding due to a paucity of scientific evidence underpinning the potential role for futsal in aiding player development. While highlighting these issues, the present point-counterpoint article argues how futsal could impact positively on contemporary youth talent development processes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)71-74
Number of pages4
JournalScience and Medicine in Football
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jan 2018

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Futsal
  • skill acquisition
  • talent development

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