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A progression from the attacking header drill.

The jump adds extra power and purchase to the header and means the player can meet the ball in the air earlier that if they didn't jump.

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

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Attacking heading | Technique video

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.

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Defensive Header - On the move | Technique video

Defensive Header - On the move:

One player throws the ball to the other player's head.

The throw should be slightly in front of the heading player so that they need to meet the ball in the air.

The returning header should also be slightly long, meaning the catching player needs to back track slightly in order to catch the ball.

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Attacking header | Heading

Attacking header:

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.

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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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