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Common formations in Futsal
Futsal is a team game, so it is highly important that each player plays a role in the team when they are in competition. But due to the limitation of number of players in the game, it is very important that the formation deployed can get the job done effectively. So what are the common formations which are used in futsal that will govern the game enough so that the players are able to move around with better fluidity considering that the pitch is very small and each player could interchange roles all the time?
The 4-0 formation :
was made popular by the Spain national futsal team. This is where they play in a horizontal line where each player takes on the role of defender, midfielder and forwards respectively.
The 3-1 formation :
common formation where the pivot forward plays on the center with the other 3 feeding the ball and play supporting roles to him.
The 2-2 formation:
where the team goes around in a single unit, passing the ball around them very much like a training session, seizing and taking a scoring opportunity when it comes.
Teams that deploy wingers will use the 1-2-1 formation.
However, selecting the best formation must depends on the type of player in a team. A static(players that like to stick to a single position) player must not be expected to be playing well in the 2-2 formation. Other than that, comfortability and fluidity are also the main concern. Knows your teamate playing style and you will be able to choose the most suitable formation for your team because futsal is not always about individual skills and individual satisfaction, it is about how well you use your own skills for the benefit for the whole team.
