Overview of the FIFA Method in Football
Overview of the FIFA Method in Football
OF FOOTBALL
METHODOLOGY
A.- Procedures or Methodological Phases
B.- FIFA Method
C.- Minor Tactical Games
METHODOLOGY
The methodology is the science responsible for studying the methods and forms of teaching and
work that is used in didactics and pedagogy In the teaching of football we
we know three forms of work or three well-defined methods:
1.- The Synthetic or Globalized Method; where the game is presented in its entirety,
general without dividing it into parts.
2.- The Analytical Method; or of the parts, where the whole is subdivided into small
parts and each of them is taught step by step.
3.- The Synthetic-Analytic-Synthetic Method; where the game is presented in a way
global, then individual aspects are corrected and subsequently the activity is presented
again in a globalized manner
FIFA METHOD
Methods are tools used to achieve the desired objectives.
achieve, its quality will depend on the achievement of expectations regarding learning and the
development of the corresponding units.
A widely used modality, especially in teaching a foundation, is the method
FIFA, which offers us an excellent graduation of the teaching of the game.
This method includes the following stages:
Solo player
Generally Fixed Exercises
Short Distances
Short practice time
Adequate demonstration of typical criteria
Player
Practice with movements (in motion)
Increase in distances at work
Extended practice time
Analysis
Training with adversaries
Emphasize tactical elements
Full competition time
All players participate
Total football
DISADVANTAGES
1.- Inclination for short games.
2.- Emphasis on individualism.
3.- Unnecessary contact due to the lack of appropriate space and number of players
4.- Dangerous if the corresponding work and break times are not considered.
UNIT II
THE PRINCIPLES OF PLAY
The principles of play are actions of play that every time they are performed, produce
benefit to the team, both in offensive and defensive aspects and that on the contrary, by not
considering them, they have a negative effect on the team. These game principles are rules,
rules, truths, and basic and essential ideas of the game, which through its execution
they develop individual and collective qualities that ensure the ability to play with
intelligence, economy, beauty, efficiency, and effectiveness. Of the best understanding, knowledge and
the application of the principles of play by each player will determine the quality of the game
in the collective aspect.
When each player knows and masters the principles, their actions in all aspects of
the game will be much easier, smoother and therefore more proficient (efficient and effective). From this
It follows that since football is a team sport, every player, every block, and all the
The team must permanently use these standards and there must be an interpretation.
coordinated and generalized basis that needs to be applied in that specific action
of collective play. The FIFA technical department provides us with eight principles of play
what players must consider collectively, each team. It divides them into four
Offensive principles and four defensive principles:
OFFENSIVE COLLECTIVE PRINCIPLES
AMPLITUDE
PENETRATION
MOBILITY
Improvisation
RETARDATION
BALANCE
CONTROL
CONCENTRATION
We have subdivided these offensive and defensive collective principles into around
fifty individual, group, and collective principles for better understanding and teaching
of each and every one of them in such a way that both the teacher and the student (child - young) are
has facilitated the transfer of knowledge and the execution of all of them, being carried out by
the player in a natural and spontaneous way, until creating the habit. All the principles
The following should be taught to these footballers through explanations.
brief, good, and precise demonstrations, of exercises with the maximum of reality,
through applied games and through play itself, in such a way that the child and young person
they internalize the foundation, know it, practice it, and it manifests in the game through
he.
The child already knows many of these principles of play, consciously or unconsciously.
uses it in their free play and expresses it through their own vocabulary: 'Open up', 'Don't take it'.
comai”, “Tócala”, “Ven a ayudarme”, “Baja”, “sube”, “No la esperí”, “Muévete”, “Que no te de
bote”, “No le comprí”, “tírate al suelo”, “Apúralo”, etc., pero es muy necesario que todo ese
wild knowledge and this natural terminology be guided and channeled towards teaching
of football in a conscious, collective manner and with appropriate technical vocabulary on the part of the
Professor or coach in charge.
Simplicity
2.- Alternation in the game
3.- Demarcation
4.- Win the baseline (*)
5.- Hunger and Thirst for Goal (*)
6.- Mastery of the wall and the two - one
7.- Securing the ball - Ball possession (*)
8.- Play in Amplitude
9.- Play Deep Forward - Penetration
10.- Conversion from Defense to Offense
11.- Attack the opposing goalkeeper on a shot (Go for the rebound)
12.- Accompany the player with the ball
13.- Calmness and speed in the final play
14.- Improvisation
15.- Make changes to the front and gameplay
16.- Throw or pass and continue the play
17.- Start the play on one side, finish on the other.
18.- Offensive Anticipation
19.- Knowing what to do with the ball before receiving it
1.- Location
2.- Defensive anticipation (*)
3.- Dialing (*)
4.- Knowing how to step back
5.- Knowing how to sweep
6.- Coverages
7.- Clear towards the shores
8.- Do not hit the opponent from behind
9.- Permanent state of vigilance
10.- To provoke the offside
11.- Cover and protect your goalkeeper
12.- Delay the opponent's play
13.- Maintain a balance in the defensive sector
14.- Strict control of rivals in one's own area
15.- Strip the ball from the opponent at the moment of control
16.- Prevent the opponent from making crosses and shots on goal (Blocking)
17.- Interception
18.- Conversion from attack to defense (*)