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Learn Futsal: How to Fake and Beat a Defender
Matheus Palinha is back with another amazing futsal tutorial! Many times, you find yourself in a situation when you don’t have many options to go forward because of a nearby defender. With minimal help from a teammate, Matheus shows a move where you fake a pass and cut forward to beat a defender. When facing a defender and one of your teammates is making an overlapping run behind you, you fake like you will pass the ball by: Dragging the ball behind you with the sole of your foot Then, dragging the ball with the inside of your foot towards your teammate (while the ball is behind you) Stopping the ball with your toes and top of your foot. You then cut the ball forward through the center of your body and have an opportunity at creating a shot, dribble, or pass. This move is done in one continuous movement and with practice can be done very quickly. This fake is a great skill to have in order to create space between you and a defender. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this dribbling skill in matches and training sessions.
Learn Futsal: How to Fake and Beat a Defender
Matheus Palinha is back with another amazing futsal tutorial! Many times, you find yourself in a situation when you don’t have many options to go forward because of a nearby defender. With minimal help from a teammate, Matheus shows a move where you fake a pass and cut forward to beat a defender. When facing a defender and one of your teammates is making an overlapping run behind you, you fake like you will pass the ball by: Dragging the ball behind you with the sole of your foot Then, dragging the ball with the inside of your foot towards your teammate (while the ball is behind you) Stopping the ball with your toes and top of your foot. You then cut the ball forward through the center of your body and have an opportunity at creating a shot, dribble, or pass. This move is done in one continuous movement and with practice can be done very quickly. This fake is a great skill to have in order to create space between you and a defender. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this dribbling skill in matches and training sessions.
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Learn Futsal: How to Lure and Beat a Defender with The Pause & Go Dribble
Matheus Palhinha back once again with another amazing futsal tutorial. Sometimes, you find yourself with no clear line of passing, and with a player pressuring you very high, therefore, you need to create your own space! Matheus shows a very clever movement that will allow you to get out of a tight situation to find a teammate with a clear pass or to generate enough space to create a shooting opportunity. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this drill, step by step: With enough practice, this "Pause & Go" dribble will help you develop your game. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this dribbling drill!
Learn Futsal: How to Lure and Beat a Defender with The Pause & Go Dribble
Matheus Palhinha back once again with another amazing futsal tutorial. Sometimes, you find yourself with no clear line of passing, and with a player pressuring you very high, therefore, you need to create your own space! Matheus shows a very clever movement that will allow you to get out of a tight situation to find a teammate with a clear pass or to generate enough space to create a shooting opportunity. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this drill, step by step: With enough practice, this "Pause & Go" dribble will help you develop your game. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this dribbling drill!
Learn Futsal: How to Improve Shooting With Both Feet!
Matheus Palhinha back once again, but this time with a drill! Often times you have a chance to shoot at goal but choose not to because the ball fell to your "weak foot". Being able to shoot with both feet will give you a huge advantage because it makes you more unpredictable. In this video, Matheus presents an easy drill to set up that forces you to shoot and finish with both feet. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this drill, step by step: With enough practice, this engaging shooting drill will help you develop your game. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this shooting drill!
Learn Futsal: How to Improve Shooting With Both Feet!
Matheus Palhinha back once again, but this time with a drill! Often times you have a chance to shoot at goal but choose not to because the ball fell to your "weak foot". Being able to shoot with both feet will give you a huge advantage because it makes you more unpredictable. In this video, Matheus presents an easy drill to set up that forces you to shoot and finish with both feet. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this drill, step by step: With enough practice, this engaging shooting drill will help you develop your game. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this shooting drill!
Learn Futsal: How to beat a Defender that is Behind You!
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. Time and time again you find yourself trying to play against a high-pressuring defense and often times it can be very tough. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a quick and effective move to create space in a high-pressure situation. Matheus explains that this is an effective move that allows you to beat a defender that is pressing tightly. This move is most effective when the defender is marking tightly and there isn't much space to dribble so you have to be cautious to see if the defender is still pressing before doing this move. If done correctly, this move can be very useful in creating space while also putting you through on goal. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: Like mentioned in blog posts before, futsal requires players to use the soles of their feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus initiates this spin move using the sole of his foot. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this spin!
Learn Futsal: How to beat a Defender that is Behind You!
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. Time and time again you find yourself trying to play against a high-pressuring defense and often times it can be very tough. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a quick and effective move to create space in a high-pressure situation. Matheus explains that this is an effective move that allows you to beat a defender that is pressing tightly. This move is most effective when the defender is marking tightly and there isn't much space to dribble so you have to be cautious to see if the defender is still pressing before doing this move. If done correctly, this move can be very useful in creating space while also putting you through on goal. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: Like mentioned in blog posts before, futsal requires players to use the soles of their feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus initiates this spin move using the sole of his foot. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this spin!
Learn Futsal: How to Beat a High-Pressing Defender
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. Time and time again you find yourself trying to play against a high-pressure defense and often times it can be very tough. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a quick and effective move to create space in a high-pressure situation. Matheus explains that this is a simple move that requires you to check-in for a pass and as the ball comes, you use the defender's momentum against them & pull the ball in the opposite direction. This pullback is most effective when the defender is marking tightly and there isn't much space to dribble. If done correctly, this move can be very useful in creating space while also isolating the defender from the play. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: Like mentioned in posts before, futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus initiates the pullback using the sole of his foot. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this pullback!
Learn Futsal: How to Beat a High-Pressing Defender
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. Time and time again you find yourself trying to play against a high-pressure defense and often times it can be very tough. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a quick and effective move to create space in a high-pressure situation. Matheus explains that this is a simple move that requires you to check-in for a pass and as the ball comes, you use the defender's momentum against them & pull the ball in the opposite direction. This pullback is most effective when the defender is marking tightly and there isn't much space to dribble. If done correctly, this move can be very useful in creating space while also isolating the defender from the play. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: Like mentioned in posts before, futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus initiates the pullback using the sole of his foot. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this pullback!
World of Futsal Podcast & Senda Partnership
Futsal continues to grow throughout America. The fast-paced, high-intensity indoor game is becoming more and more popular as we are now seeing grassroots futsal programs emerging all over the country. With all of these new programs and futsal initiatives appearing, the World of Futsal podcast hosted by Keith Tozer is the best place to receive weekly updates on all things futsal. Keith Tozer is one of the most influential futsal players and coaches in America and as the winningest indoor soccer coach of all-time he has a true love and passion for the sport. Tozer fell in love with the game when he represented America in his first-ever FIFA futsal tournament and since then he has gone on to be an icon of the futsal world. Tozer’s dedication to the game is what inspired him to start the WOF podcast with the intent of spreading knowledge about futsal. The podcast features interviews with professional players, coaches and successful men and women who are spearheading new futsal initiatives. Some of his most recent guests were futsal world cup champion and the ex-Argentina National Team’s futsal coach Diego Giustozzi as well as Javier Lozano the president of LNFS, the best and biggest futsal league in the world. Tozer has also interviewed our partners at Rose City Futsal, Barefoot Futsal and US Youth Futsal where he discusses the future of futsal and ongoing initiatives to grow the sport. Keith Tozer and Senda Athletics have held a long-time partnership as they both have a mutual love for the game. Both parties work in different ways to promote, build and spread awareness for the sport of futsal. Their end goal is to create a warm, knowledgeable futsal community that will empower the youth for decades to come. Senda Athletics collaborated with Tozer to hold the 2019 World of Futsal event in Chicago during January. It was amazing to see almost 200 futsal minded individuals come together to help grow futsal in the U.S. Moreover, it was a privilege to have U.S. soccer legends like coach Anson Dorrance of UNC, and former USMNT player Cobi Jones attend and to see them supporting a more technical and inclusive version of the game was amazing. The popularity of the event is a testament to the momentum the futsal is gaining in this country. To see pictures from this historic evening click here. We encourage everyone to go and listen to a few of World of Futsal podcasts as they truly open your eyes to the greater futsal community! worldoffutsal.com If you are also interested in buying premium Fair Trade futsal gear be sure to explore our ball collection! sendaathletics.com/collections/balls
World of Futsal Podcast & Senda Partnership
Futsal continues to grow throughout America. The fast-paced, high-intensity indoor game is becoming more and more popular as we are now seeing grassroots futsal programs emerging all over the country. With all of these new programs and futsal initiatives appearing, the World of Futsal podcast hosted by Keith Tozer is the best place to receive weekly updates on all things futsal. Keith Tozer is one of the most influential futsal players and coaches in America and as the winningest indoor soccer coach of all-time he has a true love and passion for the sport. Tozer fell in love with the game when he represented America in his first-ever FIFA futsal tournament and since then he has gone on to be an icon of the futsal world. Tozer’s dedication to the game is what inspired him to start the WOF podcast with the intent of spreading knowledge about futsal. The podcast features interviews with professional players, coaches and successful men and women who are spearheading new futsal initiatives. Some of his most recent guests were futsal world cup champion and the ex-Argentina National Team’s futsal coach Diego Giustozzi as well as Javier Lozano the president of LNFS, the best and biggest futsal league in the world. Tozer has also interviewed our partners at Rose City Futsal, Barefoot Futsal and US Youth Futsal where he discusses the future of futsal and ongoing initiatives to grow the sport. Keith Tozer and Senda Athletics have held a long-time partnership as they both have a mutual love for the game. Both parties work in different ways to promote, build and spread awareness for the sport of futsal. Their end goal is to create a warm, knowledgeable futsal community that will empower the youth for decades to come. Senda Athletics collaborated with Tozer to hold the 2019 World of Futsal event in Chicago during January. It was amazing to see almost 200 futsal minded individuals come together to help grow futsal in the U.S. Moreover, it was a privilege to have U.S. soccer legends like coach Anson Dorrance of UNC, and former USMNT player Cobi Jones attend and to see them supporting a more technical and inclusive version of the game was amazing. The popularity of the event is a testament to the momentum the futsal is gaining in this country. To see pictures from this historic evening click here. We encourage everyone to go and listen to a few of World of Futsal podcasts as they truly open your eyes to the greater futsal community! worldoffutsal.com If you are also interested in buying premium Fair Trade futsal gear be sure to explore our ball collection! sendaathletics.com/collections/balls
Learn Futsal: Quick Spin to beat Your Defender with Matheus Palhinha!
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a quick and effective spin to beat a defender down the touchline. Matheus explains that this is a simple move that requires two jumps to position your body correctly to do the spin. This spin is most effective when the defender is blocking the pass into the middle and forces you out wide. If done correctly, this spin can be very useful in creating up space on the flanks while also isolating the defender from the play. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this spin, step by step: Like mentioned in blog posts before, futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. We see that again in this video as Matheus initiates the spin using the sole of his foot. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this nutmeg!
Learn Futsal: Quick Spin to beat Your Defender with Matheus Palhinha!
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a quick and effective spin to beat a defender down the touchline. Matheus explains that this is a simple move that requires two jumps to position your body correctly to do the spin. This spin is most effective when the defender is blocking the pass into the middle and forces you out wide. If done correctly, this spin can be very useful in creating up space on the flanks while also isolating the defender from the play. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this spin, step by step: Like mentioned in blog posts before, futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. We see that again in this video as Matheus initiates the spin using the sole of his foot. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this nutmeg!