Could futsal hold the key to developing the next generation of youth soccer players?. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yiannaki, Christopher; Carling, Christopher; Collins, Dave
• Is Part Of: Science and medicine in football. Volume 2:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 71
• Page End: 74
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Futsal -- talent development -- skill acquisition; Soccer injuries -- Periodicals; Soccer -- Physiological aspects -- Periodicals; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; Soccer -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 617.102763
• DOI: 10.1080/24733938.2017.1332422
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2473-3938

Abstract

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.