I will be trying out for an indoor team in about a month and would like as much preparation for the tryout as possible. I've never played indoor before. My main concern is not being adapted to the way indoor is played so if anyone has any specific drills or advice that could help me out for this tryout I would greatly appreciate it, also what qualities would a coach look for in my circumstance?
If this is for futsal(court) type soccer the two most important things are short quick passes and close control. You won't have as much space out there so make every touch count and make quick intelligent decisions, know what you'll do before you even receive the ball, if you're going to pass then decide before you get the ball as you'll be closed down quickly. These are just general tips as I'm sure from playing outside you already have a good grasp on the basics but these are the things you'll need to work on if you feel lacking in either one. And as one last tip, be careful because it can be a lot easier to injure yourself on hard court. If this is for indoor turf soccer, I would say it's just like any small sided game you've ever played so you shouldn't have a problem there either! Good luck!
I've been told the place we are playing on is also used for Hockey. So i'm assuming it's wood? Thank you for the tips.
Actually I just wen't to the place its called the Upland Sports Arena, it's turf a little bigger than a regular gym floor.
That's good the ball is not going to run on you. I am not a big indoor fan. My assistants did our indoor season. Work on a quick shot. If you in range get the ball and shoot the ball. Always be up when the ball is up. Do drills that help with your quickness. Like figure 8's in a small space. See a dribbler moving towards you run past him, but be behind him. Be ready to receive a takeover if you get it and are in range shoot right away.
Indoor is alot of back and forth. The whole team attacks the whole team defends. You have to be constantly on the move if your just standing their you might be doing wrong. Occasionally one player might stay back to defend.Look for space don't overload one side. Futsal is alot faster be sure to practice one touch and two touch. Some tips -use the sole of your shoe -roll the ball -two words "toe poke" -practice your close control -think fast -don't lose possession -most regular footballers have slower foot speed then futsalers (unless your pro) work on your foot speed -don't hold on to the ball too long -if you can't find a pass dribble -practice stopping turning and shooting -get used to not having that much space -learn to play the ball from the back don't just aim for row z -be on your toes don't get flat footed in defence -learn to chip -watch futsal
Running SHORT sprints over and over is the best way to get in shape for indoor. Muscles used for the quick sprints are totally different than those for outdoor. Good luck! <a href="www.dallasnaturaldoctor.com/pain-relief-for-back-pain">North Dallas Spine</a>
I've been trying to respond to this question for a week. It's different but not THAT different. Fitness requirements are different because the ball is always in playing distance, so the natural rest periods you get in an 11v11 outdoor game aren't there BUT it's not impossible to manage that by stringing more passes and slowing down the tempo.
Ball is a small bit bigger than outdoor one so control is vital. Try kicking the ball off a wall at an angle and then hitting at the goal first time on the rebound back at a an acute angle. Trust me it helps
Thanks for all the input guys! Been working hard on first touches along with plenty of sprints and quick touches on the ball. Does anyone know any good individual drills for 1v1s? I was watching some indoor games and it looks like it would be very useful to become better at 1v1s, normally I would just sprint past defenders or make simple cuts but the field is pretty small now.
CR7 is the king at finding space where there isn't any. Yeah people will say Messi is the best, whatever. NOBODY can get past defenders like Ronaldo. Small sided games suit tricks more than just dribbling, and as such I recommend you watch as many Ronaldo videos as you can. I've learned a lot whilst being injured just watching YouTube videos of him. Trust me, it's a technique of learning. Try it.
I just have trouble implementing them into game situations, I never think it is necessary even though it is. I have pretty decent footwork but have trouble predicting the movement of defenders that know what they are doing. Don't know if I made sense, just came back from work i'm really tired.
I played indoor for years combined with outdoor as well. Your fitness will be tested more indoor since the game is very fast. Be prepared to play defense if a defender makes a run. The wall is your friend. Use it to get around defenders Anticipate the angles of the ball coming off the wall. Work on quick, short, one touch passes As usual, match the run of your teammate with the ball and be ready in the center. The ball can be crossed off the wall or you could get a rebound from a missed shot off the wall. You'll enjoy it. It's definitely a much faster paced game, but still fun.
Are you playing indoor with walls or without? With walls and the smaller space I find the biggest difference is that you don't find the periods of rest you normally do in outdoor. The ball is nearly always within playing distance and the ball rarely goes out. So it is more tiring. I personally adapt to it simply by letting the ball do the work and picking my spots on when to exert. Same as outdoor but you just have to learn to budget your energy much better for shorter more intense bursts as opposed to 90 minutes of relatively lower intensity.
It seems like using the sole of your foot to receive the ball is a big key to success for indoor. http://www.active.com/soccer/Articles/The-Tips-and-Tricks-of-Indoor-Soccer.htm "I think the key to indoor soccer is the sole of the foot, how you receive the ball," Cloutier said. "The floor is a little bit hard, so if you receive the ball with the inside of the foot, it rolls away. I tell kids that the sole of the foot is the key to indoor soccer."
It all depends on the circumstance and what attitude on you ! once you attitude is active, no matter what circustance , you can play well. so come on !