Physical Education – Futsal
Futsal warm-up
A dynamic warm-up is designed to increase heart rate, activate key muscles, enhance mobility, and prepare players for the high-intensity movements of futsal. Each exercise should last 30–45 seconds, with minimal rest between movements.
1. Jogging with Directional Changes
- Light jog forward and backward
- Side shuffles and cross-steps
- Small changes in speed to mimic futsal movement patterns
2. High Knees
- Rapid knee lifts to waist height
- Arms moving in coordination
- Focus on staying light on the toes
3. Butt Kicks
- Heels to glutes in a rhythmic motion
- Engage hamstrings and activate posterior chain
- Maintain an upright posture
4. Hip Openers ("Groin Circles")
- Lift knee up and rotate outward (like opening a gate)
- Reverse the motion to "close the gate"
- Controlled movement for hip mobility
5. Lateral Lunges
- Step sideways into a deep lunge
- Keep one leg straight while bending the other knee
- Stretch inner thigh and engage quads/glutes
6. Fast Feet (Quick Taps in Place)
- Light, fast steps in one spot
- Maintain low center of gravity
- React quickly to imaginary cues
7. Leg Swings (Dynamic Stretching)
- Forward and backward leg swings (hamstrings and hip flexors)
- Side-to-side swings (hip mobility)
- Perform while holding onto a teammate or wall if necessary
8. Sprint Accelerations (10m Bursts)
- Jog 5m → sprint 10m → decelerate
- Repeat with different movement styles (backward sprint, side shuffle)
- Focus on explosive first steps
9. Jump Squats
- Squat down and explode up
- Land softly to absorb impact
- Engage core and glutes for stability
10. Core Activation (Plank with Shoulder Taps)
- Standard plank position
- Tap opposite shoulder without rocking hips
- Engages core for balance and control