The BRASILIAN FUTEBOL is the perfect training tool to
improve players' technical abilities. The size of the Futebol forces
players to focus on their technique and sharpens eye/foot
coordination. It's texture makes it more lively which will develop a
good first touch as well as a "soft touch" for higher level players.
But the bounce is also ideal for the beginner allowing them more
bounces between touches thus greater success. The futebol is also
weighted similar to a size 5 regulation ball which develops a truer
touch than most small balls. Training with a smaller ball will improve
players' abilities to find the center of the ball or sweet spot.
Developing the ability to strike or control the Futebol correctly
translates into improved technical mastery of the soccer ball.
Remember - If a player can trap' control and pass the bouncy smaller
Futebol - It makes sense that performance will be improved when
dealing with a larger, less lively soccer ball. Most technical
training done with a soccer ball can be substituted with the BRASILIAN
FUTEBOL.
THE BRASILIAN FUTEBOL PROGRAM
The BRASILIAN FUTEBOL PROGRAM outlines some of the various ways
coaches and players alike can utilize the BRASILIAN FUTEBOL as a
training tool. The BRASILIAN FUEBOL PROGRAM is broken down into four
major areas.
I. Physical Preparation:
Involves creating an individual player routine around the
BRASILIAN FUTEBOL as well as how to incorporate this routine into
group and team activities.
II. Technical Training:
Shows the use of the BRASILIAN FUTEBOL as a technical training
tool.
III. Small games and Futebol Games
Demonstrates the use of the BRASILIAN FUTEBOL in small-sided or
modified games, as well as a number of Futebol Games as fun means of
competition and development.
IV. Other User
Briefly illustrates a number of other ways that the versatile
BRASILIAN FUTEBOL can be incorporated into training sessions.
PHYSICAL PREPARATION
In Brazil, physical preparation means fitness. Fitness covers all
physical aspects needed to play the game: speed, quickness, strength,
balance, endurance, agility, explosiveness and many more.
By creating a juggling routine with the Brasilian Futebol that
involves a variety of touches and movements players' can develop skill
and athleticism as it relates to the game. The thousands of touches
that a player will execute in the juggling routine will improve the
overall coordination of the beginning player while refining the touch
and, what we call, the kinesthetic awareness of the accomplished
player.
An important quality of the Brasilian Futebol is the bounce.
Incorporated into the juggling exercise, the bounce helps beginning or
lesser skilled players develop confidence faster. Using the bounce
gives players time to gather themselves between touches and adjust to
the situation encouraging the use of proper mechanics and technique.
They see the ball for longer so movements are more fluid .This leads
to a higher success rate thus leading to accelerated skills
development. (see the basic juggling program)
The accomplished player can develop rigorous, fast-paced routines that
stress: a quality first touch, agility, physical technical and
tactical speed, fitness and a determination to succeed. At the
advanced level, incorporating the bounce into a routine the player can
refine game related moves and timing while developing a rhythm related
to the various conditions of the fast paced game.
THE INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE
A. The Basic Touches
Players will build a random individual routine evolving around the
Futebol. We will outline some basic touches for the juggling routine
but strive for player creativity to fuel the action. The first premise
regards the "bounce". Players will use the bounce as part of their
routine. In essence what we will do is juggle with a bounce. Using the
bounce is very important because we will build everything else off of
it. The objective of the juggling routine is simple: Keep the Futebol
bouncing (live). Players build the routine by adding specific types of
touches using various parts of their bodies. These touches will at
times, keep the Futebol up, while other times the touches will propel
the Futebol to the ground perpetuating the bounce.
Example:
*Players will juggle the Futebol in the same manner as a regular
soccer ball. Touches with the top of the foot or the thigh propel the
Futebol into the air where we can let it bounce and move on to another
type of touch.
* The Futebol is also driven to the ground to produce a bounce.
This could be done with many parts of the body- sole of the foot,
outside of the foot, inside of the foot, the knee, head, etc. By
utilizing a variety of touches to keep the Futebol alive' we can
promote specific motor skills development Through repetitive touches
the players develop control of their bodies leading to better control
of the ball. Specific demands increase the level of focus of the
juggling players.
Example:
* Players will focus on using the bottom of the foot to slap the
Futebol to the ground to create the bounce, always keeping it "live".
Now they will progress to specific parts of the foot, - heel tap, toe
tap, outside of the foot inside of the foot.
* Now alternate left foot and right foot touches. Specific demands
will improve the player's ability to put his/her foot on the ball.
Players will simultaneously develop tracking ability (eye-foot
coordination) as well as the muscular coordination to control how they
come in contact with the ball. As players learn more touches, their
ability to create their own variations grows. The players now work to
master as great a number of touches as possible- Keep the Futebol
alive.
B. Adding Movement
Players will now incorporate movement around the Futebol as they
use their variety of touches and bounces. Each bounce allows the
player an opportunity to devise some way to intertwine the movement of
their body, the bounces of the Futebol and their own touches.
Example:
* As the player juggles and touches the Futebol - as the ball hits
the ground the player can now do a "step over" move over the bounce.
* By creating a higher bounce the player can duck under the Futebol
from one side to the other.
* A36Odegree turn as the Futebol takes a bounce. As the player
develop more touches, they also develop their coordination and create
fluid body movements within their routine. Again the objective remains
to keep the Futebol alive.
C. Increasing the Focus
As the players become more comfortable with the Futebol, the
demands of the routine increase and very much refine both the players
touch and body control. Altering the environment in which the routine
takes place will achieve higher focus.
Example:
* The player will now perform the routine within the restrictions of a
grid. This static routine increases in difficulty as the space gets
smaller. Each touch, each movement must be a little more precise in
order to remain inside the grid.
* Each player's routine will now be unrestricted but with purpose.
In essence, the player will take the Futebol for a walk or jog. The
players must incorporate the touches and movements while directionally
moving the Futebol with purpose. This "dynamic" routine improves the
players' abilities to use their touches to create specific responses
with the Futebol. The first touch becomes a greater part of the focus.
* One player will keep 2 Futebols alive simultaneously.
D. Futebol "live"
Futebol "live" puts the players routine under pressure- Futebol
"live" can be adapted and modified any number of ways to accommodate
any numbers of players. The Rules of Futebol `Live" are simple:
* Keep the Futebol Bouncing. (This can be amended to rolling
depending on level of player)
* Dead Ball Penalty (Can be paid immediately or accumulated until
the end of the round)
* Futebol "Live" has a start and a conclusion (Timed Interval or
Other Variations) Now the player (s) must perform a juggling routine
under pressure of penalty. Whether the penalty is 2 or 3 sit-ups or
push-ups, or other, is up to you. Be creative shout your penalties and
have them continue to revolve around the Futebol.
Example:
* Individual game - Dead Ball Penalty: player must sit with
extended legs, Futebol between ankles and squeeze for a 10 count Then
continue with routine. Game to 5 - 5 dead balls ends round.
* Players can compete or work as a pair. Groups can compete or work
as teams Futebol "Live increases the intensity of the Routine. 'Live'
rules can be applied in any environment (Static live in a small grid.
Any Futebol that touches the ground outside the grid is dead in
addition to dead ball penalty)
GROUP FUTEBOL
Group Futebol utilizes the individual ability of each player with
the structure of a small group. While continuing to develop the
players first touch, balance, etc. in the manners shown, we will now
develop environments that promote problem solving, teamwork,
communication and decision making. Present players with challenges to
be solved as a group- Numbers in the group may vary. Create group
environments based on ratios.
Example: (all are "futebol Live") (all can work with any
numbers)
1) Each player has a futebol: 3 players 3 futebols (4/4, 5/5 etc.)
* Rapid interchange of Futebols among group (2 or 3 touch
restriction)
* Add Hot Colors - Restrictions or limitations when receiving or
passing a certain color.
* Keep futebols "Live" while passing soccer on ground ball between
players.
2) 4's Up players/Futebol, 3 players/2 futebols (4/3, 5/4 etc.)
* Rapid interchange of futebols among group.
* "Work" player without Futebol off of the players with Futebols.
* Add Hot Colors - Restrictions or limitations when receiving or
passing a certain color.
* Keep Futebols "Live" while passing soccer ball on ground between
players.
3) 4's Down player/futebols, 2 players/ 3 futebols (4/5, 5/6 etc.)
* Keep futebols "Live"
* Add more futebols. 3 players/5 futebols.
* Add Hot Colors - Restrictions or limitations when receiving or
passing a certain color.
* Keep Futebols `Live' while passing soccer ball on ground between
players.
* Hot colors put specific demands on the players. The specific demands
can be varied (3 touch w/blue Futebol, exchange w/yellow Futebol must
be with the outside of the foot, exchange of tile Futebol must be
propelled down to create bounce). Obviously, we change the demands of
the players as we change the demands of the group. Over time Group
Futebol will sharpen the players' decision-making process, improve
their communication, and develop the sense of cooperation that is
necessary to have a successful team. Competitions created between the
groups can help raise concentration and level of play.
TEAM FUTEBOL
Team Futebol creates team environments, promoting the development of
problem solving, communication, teamwork and decision-making as well
as skill level. Team Futebol combines the physical preparation with
technical training providing widely varied benefits.
Example:
*All players with Futebols. Futebol "Live" with constant exchange of
Futebols (Add Hot Colors - Certain restrictions or limitations when
receiving a certain color)
*(Short or long exchange/passes) Hot colors put specific demands on
the players. The specific demands can be varied (3 touch w/blue
Futebol, exchange w/yellow Futebol must be with the outside of the
foot, exchange of tile Futebol must be propelled down to create
bounce).
* One half players with Futebol, one half without a Futebol. "Live".
Go get one. Players now are on the move looking to receive Futebols
from teammates. Varied exchanges,. short and long balls. Now the focus
on receiving a bouncing Futebol, tracking, first touch, eye-foot
coordination come into play, Players gather touches, communicate
intentions, complete varied exchanges amongst each other.
* Subgroups. Team breaks into various sized groups playing within same
large area. (Static! Dynamic `Interaction between groups! Team
responsibility. Penalties are paid as a team) All subgroups do their
own thing sharing one half of the field. All players are responsible
for keeping any and all Futebols "Live" that come in close proximity-
The whole group is responsible for all subgroups. This means that the
players must be aware of other Futebols and assist each other to keep
all Futebols "Live". |
