Football: Attacking heading with goalkeeper

You don't need to be Peter Crouch to score from corners. Work on scoring from wide angles with this attacking headers session

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.

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.

Groups of 4 players are paired and stationed on the sides of the area as shown in the diagram. Each team takes on the identity of a World Cup Team.

The object of the game is to head the ball past the opposing team and over the opposing goal line. The player in possession serves the ball to his teammate to head towards the opposing goal line. The defending team must attempt to stop the ball from crossing their end line without using their hands. Once the ball has been stopped, the receiving player picks the ball up and serves the ball to his partner to repeat in the opposite direction.

If a team heads a ball straight back and scores, the team gets 2 points.

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.