Initially I will show the group the technique of a defensive header myself. I will do this a few times, talking through points such as; the part of the head you want to hit the ball with, body position and when it is necessary to jump.
Before sending them off to participate in a drill I will get each player to show me their heading technique and will give feedback on possible improvements and areas which are already at a high standard.
Once I am satisfied each player has understood the technique well I will demonstrate the drill. I will split the group into three's. 2 players (one beind the other) will stand a comfortable distance away from the other player facing eachother. The person at the front of the two will through a football in the air to the player stood by themself and begin to run towards them. The players will then head the ball, aiming to hit it over the player running at them, and into the hands of the player now stood still. the player who headed the ball will now run to the back of the queue and the player who previsouly through the ball will now be heading the ball. Make sure this is done 4 time for each player.
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