Good topic. Gonna add some notes about the fundamentals that some may not be aware of.

1. If you make a mistake and lose the ball... chase it back, even if you are a striker and have to run all the way to your own box. This is more attitude and discipline than skill. Watch this in action during EPL games... word has it that Ashley Cole once got subbed out by Mourinho for not tracking back!

2. Always know where your teammates are especially when you don't have the ball, so that when you DO have the ball, you know where to play it to instantly.

3. Universally abhored, consistently trying to run away with the ball on your own and trying to dribble pass 5 opponents at one go will guarantee you instant infamy and hatred!

4. Off the ball movement. Esp important in futsal where every player counts! This is harder to master than being on the ball. Opening up spaces, making yourself available for a pass, dragging away defenders to make space for others, etc.

5. Correct me on this if I'm wrong - when defending, position yourself in such a way that opponents have no choice but to play the ball into the sides. This will avoid the ball being played in the middle of the park where opponents can have direct shots at goal.

Urmmm... keep your eyes on the ball and not on the strikers' body and legs?