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Players throw the ball up for themselves and head the ball lightly into the air once and catch the ball again.

Repeat.

COACHING POINTS

Players can alter the height of their self-throw depending on their ability.

PROGRESSION

Try and head the ball twice before again catching and restarting.

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Developing Heading Power, Confidence and Accuracy

In defence or up front, make sure all your players want to use their heads in their next game - to clear their lines and beat the keeper!

OFTEN USED WITH...

Heading - Stage 1:

One ball per player.

Players must place the ball above their brow on their foreheads and try to balance it there for as long as possible.

Technique video

Heading - Stage 6:

1 ball between two players.

One player feeds the ball using a looping throw to their partner's head.

The receiving player heads the ball back into the other player's hands who then catches the ball.

Technique video

Heading - Stage 5:

1 ball between two players.

One player feeds the ball, throwing a looping throw for them to head.

The other player catches the ball just in front of their forehead as they are about to head the ball, bending their knees slightly as they do before throwing the ball back.

Technique video

Heading - Stage 2:

One ball per player.

Players hold the ball slightly above their foreheads and then release it for one mini header, back into their hands which are still above their head. Repeat.

Technique video

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