Exercises › Technique
Heading: technique and timing
- 12 min
- 2–8 players
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Technique & Skills
Heading drills that combine technique, timing and elements of jumping and duels. Suitable for players who already have the basics and want to practise heading under pressure and in movement. See the video for the set-up. Source: PersianBall Drills (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- Timing: jump just before the ball reaches you, not after.
- Step into the ball, do not wait for it.
- The arms help you jump higher.
- Head away from goal when defending and towards goal when attacking.
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