Six Pack of Futsal World Video Picks

Kids, try this at home

Here’s a futsal (or soccer) move that looks a lot like something the great Falcao would use in a game situation to

It's all in the feet, the imagination and the courage.

bypass a defender. Of course, you can use variations of this … add, subtract, create a move that works for you. This is one of the best instructional presentations we’ve seen, so we’re passing it on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoJkezTzgds

 

Have to wonder why this doesn't use the word

The Spaniard Iniesta is the focus of this inspirational Nike Football video about the fundamental values he learned

Iniesta and Barcelona mates get ready for some futsal.

playing futsal to become an 11v11 playmaker for Barcelona and Spain’s national team. What stood out here – aside from his observations about learning to escape tight spaces, experimenting with new skills and keeping possession – are the camera close-ups of Iniesta’s feet. Watch how he moves the ball with different parts of both feet, always keeping it close to his foot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0xYZvXkVPQ

 

Dancing with the futsal stars

Don't know if John could've played futsal in those shoes

The title of this futsal/soccer move – the Electric Turn – brought back memories of the era of John Travolta disco dancing, but the first time we watched the video we saw a move that resembled a weapon in the great Falcao’s arsenal. The steps are defined in words on the screen, as well as slow-motion repetition by a variety of players. If you watch the different players do this, you may notice that while the move is the same for each, some perform it more effectively because they a) do it more quickly and b) use changes in speed and explosiveness to deceive a defender.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGNKdKwdCHs

 

Young player's got some moves

That's Noah Alves with the ball.

From winter 2012, a great futsal highlight video for (Noah) Alves … looks to be U-10 or U-11. Let’s face it, some of these moves are taught and many are learned through hours of repetition and competition. But what about the imagination to piece them together and the courage to try them? Not sure those things are taught! We can only guess that this Alves (not to be confused with the Portuguese futsal star) is from Canada. The person who posted this, Gilles Smith, is from Ontario, Canada and has had some association with the Unionville-Milliken Soccer Club there. Gilles has several videos posted for Alves, both playing futsal and outdoor soccer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Rie-JMXDIus

Level of difficulty an 11

Here’s one of … who else … Falcao scoring after a long goalie throw, a trap, a rainbow and a back heel going away from the goal at a tough angle. John Hassis, USYF’s videographer, found this one for us. The goal was posted in March 2013.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uZDVKIlj7I&feature=youtu.be

We can only guess how senior would play

We weren’t that familiar with this former Brazilian professional and national team player, who also starred as a pivot in the Spanish league. Then we came across this eight-minute video of highlights. Eight minutes of highlights? And his name is Lenisio Teixeira Junior, better known to futsal fans as Lenisio. If he’s a junior, how long would the highlight film be for senior?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=P4MgdzA_UjM