Comparative Analysis of the Ways of Shots on Goal of the Junior League U18 Team and Professional Teams with regard to the Pre-Shot Movement in Futsal

Introduction. The objective is to identify the most frequently performed shots on goal and their effectiveness. Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the study includes the works of specialists in the field of theory and methods of sports training (B. G. Chirva, S. V. Golomazov, V. P. Guba, M. A. Godik). The study was conducted in 2023–2024 through the following methods: analysis of literature sources; observation; registration of competitive activity; methods of mathematical statistics. Results and Discussion. The statistical indicators reflecting the regularities of the use of different variants of shots on goal with pre-shot movement are considered. It compares the performance of the Russian Junior League team with the performance of professional teams in Russia, Spain and Portugal. A low index of efficiency of shots on goal with the inner side of the foot of the junior league team is revealed. Significant differences between the professional and junior league teams were noted in the number of shots on goal by lifting the ball after rolling and after throwing it in. Conclusions. The most performed shots on goal are determined. The authors identify the ways of shots on goal with different levels of efficiency.