Futsal Footwork Lesson Plan
Futsal Footwork Lesson Plan
Grade: K-3 • Duration: 45-50 Mins • Subject: Physical Education
Learning Objectives
Students will demonstrate "close control" by keeping the ball within 1-2 steps of their body.
Students will use the sole of the foot to stop and change direction (Futsal specific).
Students will navigate through obstacles using inside and outside foot touches.
Equipment
- 1 Futsal ball per student
- 20-30 Cones or poly spots
- 4 Pop-up goals
Teacher Prep
Set up four designated station areas around the gym. Note: Print the Futsal Station Cards (separate material) and place one at each area.
1
Warm-Up: Body Parts Ball (10 Mins)
Students dribble in the "Street Zone." When the teacher calls a body part, students must stop the ball with that part. Focus on Toe-Taps to start the blood pumping.
2
The Glue Touch (5 Mins)
Explain why Futsal requires "Sticky Feet." Demonstrate two core touches:
The Sole Roll Roll ball with the bottom of the shoe.
The Pinky Push Outside of the foot for quick turns.
3
Circuit Training (25 Mins)
Divide class into 4 groups. Rotate every 5-6 minutes.
Station 1: Sole Sprints
Station 2: Zig-Zag Zappers
Station 3: Gate Crashers
Station 4: The Garage
4
Mini-Games & Cool Down (10 Mins)
Small-sided games (3v3). Goals only count if the player uses a skill move first.
Debrief:
"How does using the bottom of your shoe help you control the ball faster?"
Futsal Station Cards
Station 1
Sole Sprints
How to Play
- 1 Put the bottom (sole) of your shoe on top of the ball.
- 2 "Roll" the ball forward as you walk or jog toward the line.
- 3 Try to use your Right foot then your Left foot.
Pro Skill
Can you roll the ball BACKWARDS?
Station 2
Zig-Zag Zappers
How to Play
- 1 Dribble through the line of cones like a Snake.
- 2 Use your "Pinky Toe" (outside) and "Big Toe" (inside) touches.
- 3 Keep the ball glued to your feet!
Challenge
Can you pass all cones WITHOUT hitting one?
Station 3
Gate Crashers
How to Play
- 1 Find a "Gate" (two cones).
- 2 Dribble through the gate and find a New One.
- 3 Don't crash into other players!
Mission
Can you crash 10 GATES in 60 seconds?
Station 4
The Garage
How to Play
- 1 Step into the "Garage" (small square).
- 2 Use tiny touches to keep the ball inside the box.
- 3 "Park" your ball with your sole on the whistle.
Level Up
Can you do 10 TOE TAPS in the box?