Futsal often finds kick feints effective due to the smaller goals and tighter court spaces.
This time, we will briefly introduce the kick feint (guillotine), a very effective individual tactic in futsal.
Kick Feint (Guillotine)
In futsal, the kick feint is sometimes called the guillotine because it acts like a fake that cuts through the opposing defenders.
However, outside of futsal, the guillotine is an ominous word meaning “a device for execution by beheading,” so it’s necessary to use it without causing misunderstanding.
The mainstream pattern involves canceling a shot and then switching to the opposite foot.
Tricks for Performing a Kick Feint
The key to a kick feint is to maintain a normal shot motion until the very last moment.
If you perform a feint for the sake of feinting, the opposing defenders will read it, so it’s crucial to hint at a shot until just before executing the feint.
Crash Touch
Within kick feints, the technique of double touching with the sole of the foot as if smoothing it over is called crash touch. (Refer to Kensuke Nakai’s video)
Players who are proficient in long-range middle shots can use kick feints to shake off opposing defenders who bite on shot blocks.
Thus, it’s particularly effective in tight situations in front of the goal and is often used to bypass the goalkeeper in 1vs1 situations before shooting.
Tips for Crash Touch
Lastly, Kensuke Nakai explains the tricks of the crash touch in an easy-to-understand manner, so let’s introduce that.
Pass Fake
Kick feints can also be applied to passing, not just shooting.
Summary
This time, we explained about the kick feint, a highly effective individual tactic in futsal.
It’s an effective technique that can be immediately utilized in casual play, so why not take this opportunity to learn it?
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