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• The main parts of the foot used to control a football are the sole, the inside, and the outside of the foot, and each provides a different type of control.
• Using the sole of the foot allows a player to stop the ball quickly by placing the foot on top of it and to drag the ball to change direction or create space.
• Using the inside of the foot gives a large, flat surface that is best for stopping, guiding, and preparing the ball for a pass or shot.
• Using the outside of the foot allows a player to push the ball into space and change direction quickly while staying side‑on to a defender.
• Close control means keeping the ball within one to two steps of the body so it can be moved, passed, or protected at any moment.
• A short pass in football is usually made with the inside of the foot, with a firm ankle and follow‑through aimed at a teammate's feet or into space.
• Accurate passing depends on body alignment towards the target, a stable non‑kicking foot beside the ball, and using appropriate power for the distance.
• Moving into space after passing creates a new passing option and supports the player on the ball, helping to maintain possession.
• A static defender is a defender who is not moving, while an active defender is one who is moving, pressuring, or trying to win the ball.
• Effective dribbling against defenders relies on small, controlled touches, changes of speed and direction, and using feints or body movements to deceive the defender.
• A no‑touch turn is a change of direction where the player turns their body and runs onto the ball without touching it during the turn.
• A one‑touch turn is a turn where the player uses a single touch to change the ball's direction while turning their body.
• A multi‑touch turn is a turn that uses several small touches to move the ball around while changing direction, often in tight spaces or under pressure.
• An interception is when a defender anticipates a pass, moves into the passing lane before the ball arrives, and gains control of the ball.
• The principle of pace in attack is moving the ball and players quickly to exploit space and unsettle defenders.
• The principle of width in attack is using the full width of the pitch to stretch the defence and create passing lanes and 1 v 1 opportunities.
• The principle of depth in attack is providing options both ahead of and behind the ball to maintain possession, support play, and penetrate the defence.
• A counter attack is a fast attacking move launched immediately after regaining possession to exploit disorganised or out‑of‑position defenders.
• A futsal team has five players on the court, including one goalkeeper, and rolling substitutions allow players to leave and re-enter without stopping play.
• Futsal uses a smaller, low-bounce ball compared with association football.
• When the ball crosses the touchline in futsal, play restarts with a kick-in rather than a throw-in.
• Futsal has no offside rule.
• Kick-ins, corner kicks, free kicks, and goal clearances in futsal must be taken within four seconds.
• School futsal games may adapt team size, pitch size, match duration, goalkeeper use, and restart rules to suit the available space, equipment, and players.

• Control a rolling or stationary ball using the sole, inside, and outside of the foot, keeping the ball within one to two steps while stationary and moving.
• Pass the ball over short distances using the inside of the foot with a firm ankle, the non‑kicking foot placed beside the ball, and a follow‑through that directs the ball accurately to a teammate or into space.
• Move immediately into space after making a pass, adjusting position to provide a clear passing option and avoiding blocking teammates' movement.
• Dribble past static defenders using small, controlled touches and clear changes of direction that move the ball around the defender while maintaining balance.
• Dribble against active defenders by varying speed, changing direction, and using feints or body movements to protect the ball and create space to pass or continue dribbling.
• Perform no‑touch, one‑touch, and multi‑touch turns during drills or small‑sided games, selecting the type of turn that best suits available space, pressure, and desired direction of play.
• Intercept passes by reading opponents' body shape and movement, stepping into the passing lane before the ball arrives, and controlling the ball on first contact.
• Apply the principles of pace, width, depth, and counter attack in game situations by moving the ball quickly, using wide and supporting positions, and breaking forward rapidly after regaining possession.
• Apply the core futsal conventions during games, including rolling substitutions, kick-ins rather than throw-ins, the absence of offside, and four-second restarts.
• Identify and follow any adaptations used in a school futsal game, such as changes to team size, pitch size, match duration, goalkeeper use, or restart rules.