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Both players start on their knees with one player feeding an accurate throw for the other player to attack.

It is best to begin practising this drill on knees and progress to the standing up position when players feel more confident.

COACHING POINTS

Make sure the header is driven into the hands of their partner and not looped into the air like with a defensive header.

PROGRESSION

See how many consecutive headers can be completed without the ball touching the floor.

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Attacking heading:

One feeder throws the ball up for the other player to try and head, back between the feeder's legs.

The feeder needs to stand with their feet apart and react quickly to the return header.

The heading player should keep their feet moving, being ready at all times to head the ball back with power.

Technique video

10 Headers:

Standing in pairs opposite each other the feeder throws the ball for their partner.

The receiving player then heads the ball back into the feeder's hands.

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Attacking heading with goalkeeper:

Group in pairs. 1 ball per pair. Repeat in 5 other areas for a total of 12 players.

The goalkeeper serves the ball underhand and with both hands in front of the player. The player runs in and heads the ball towards the goal. He should look up and head the ball downwards and towards the corners. Rotate positions.

Serve the ball high or low to encourage the player to dive or leap to meet the ball.

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Defensive Header - 3 Player Relay:

Defensive header relay.

3 players with one ball. Front player of the 2 players throws up the ball to the heading player, after the player throws the ball he has to try and close down the heading player.

The player heading the ball has to head the ball over the approaching player to the 3rd player waiting to catch the ball.

Technique video

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