Attacking Headers Split teams into pairs 1 player with a ball throws it for the other player to try direct a header towards the white line or a cone in the middle do 5 each then change thrower Defensive Headers Move throwing player to the white line thrower throws the ball higher for the other player to head high over the thrower towards the opposit cone
throw has to be accurate keep eyes open use forhead attacking headers towards the ground Defensive headers high
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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