da realbet： Five-a-side football is a favourite for all of us football fans. Rather than getting 22 people (plus subs) together on a windswept playing field to run up and down in the winter rain, the discipline allows mates to get together and play the beautiful game with more an emphasis on fun and skill. N5L – the National Fives League – is set to revolutionise the form of the game we all love as the UK’s first official professional league set-up, in which eight teams from different cities will compete for the honour of being the best, while full-on entertainment will be present for crowds to soak up.
da cassino： But what does it take to be the best in five-a-side? Well Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger – whose been in charge of the Gunners since 1996 and knows a fair about playing the game in the right way – told FourFourTwo just what he thinks is needed:
“To excel at five-a-side you need the same qualities it takes to be a good footballer,
“The only skill that isn’t necessary is the ability to play the ball long or in the air.
“You must have speed, skill, an eye for goal, the ability to pass, vision and above all the intelligence to put all these aspects into practice. “
SPEED
“In five-a-side you must react quicker to things, you have to understand what is happening around you. Speed is linked with your brain. Your body must transfer your brain’s decisions into actions and so speed of thought comes into play too. How quickly can you transform those messages and respond physically to them? You improve by playing. If you train for a marathon, you will be in good shape but if you came to play five-a-side, you struggle because it’s about short bursts of pace.
SKILL
“How good is the quality of your touch? This can be decided from a young age, maybe as young as 12. At that age you can tell if a player is technically gifted or if they will be average for their whole life. Don’t worry though, if you are average, you can still improve. By practising and playing you learn to use the ability you have in the most intelligent way. This can be learnt far easier and to greater effect by playing five-a-side.”
EYE FOR GOAL
“Again, this can be learnt from playing and practising. Scoring is often about how much you want to score. How much does it mean to you? Take time to work on your shooting. Aim for the corners, the side netting, and your goal-scoring record will improve.”
PASSING
“In five-a-side you don’t have much time. You must be confident in making one-touch passes. Again intelligence is the key. Sorry to keep bringing it up but for me, in life, whatever you do, it is better that you use your intelligence. In football it is important that, as a player, you can find an adapted response to the situation you face. If you have that, you are on the right tracks. Five-a-side develops the speed in which you find these responses and that makes you a better passer and, in turn, a better player.”
VISION
“This is ignored too much. The top players all know what they are going to do before they get the ball. Get a feel for having the ball at your feet while keeping your head up and your team will reap the benefits.”
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