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Heading drills for younger players
- 10 min
- 2–8 players
- 7v7
- 9v9
- Technique & Skills
Simple heading drills for youth players that build technique step by step: stand still and head to a partner, then with steps and finally with a jump. Start with a soft ball and few repetitions. See the video for the set-up. Source: DailySoccerSkills (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- Keep your eyes open and watch the ball all the way.
- Hit the ball with the forehead, not the top of the head.
- Tense the neck and move your body forward into the ball.
- Use a soft ball and short sets with few repetitions.
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