Set up with 2 teams and 4 small goals Play game using hands to pass the ball around Can only score using head through any of the goals. If able to combine pass-head-catch then a point can also be scored. If able to combine 2 headers then 2 point 3 headers 3 points etc Only allowed to use your head to defend the goal
Look for space and create angles to play in Accurate header BE BRAVE Use arms for balance and protection
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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