SetupPlayers break out into pairs with a ball beteen them ObjectiveTo head the ball back and to between each pair. Players to count and try to beat their record header keepy uppy's.
Raise arms and pull neck back to gain more power as required Player holding the ball either throws the ball to their team mate, or headers it to them - try both Pair who have the highest number of headers to demo to the group ProgressionPick one pair at a time from the group. One half of the pair to throw or cross the ball in, and the other player to run in, attack it and try to score. As well as practising headers, part of the objective is to build trust, and for the attacker to learn to take a chance with their run into the box and not just wait for their team mate to cross it. Swap so both get a go at attacking and throwing.
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