Have players line up in a single file. Coach to be the one throwing the ball to the players to head. Drill: Player will head the ball twice back and forth to coach moving through two cones. On the third the player will hit the ball with their head forward to then take a shot on goal. Repeat with the entire group.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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