Partner tosses the ball for the player to head
Proper technique
Head over eyebrows
Snap header to chest or ground
Chest and body aimed at target
Set Up: Groups of 3 with 1 or 2 Pugg goals. First cone is 5 yards from 2nd cone which makes an "L" with 3rd cone 5 yards away.
Activity: Player 1 tosses ball in air for Player 2 head and redirect to Player 3. Upon receiving ball, Player three opens up with touch and strikes ball into either Pugg. Rotate players between cones.
Coaching Points: Must have good service from Player 1, proper heading technique to redirect, lean towards ball when redirecting header, head down to feet.
Serving player delivers the ball for a defensive header over the goal. Players on the otherside of the goal attack ball and volley into the goal.
Add ons : Opponents Goal Keepers Control and Finish Heading
Key points. Accuray, Technique, Skill, Power, Communication, Agility Strength
EXPANDED SMALL SIDED GAME
Description
12 players
Head Catch
Players move the ball down the field by heading and catching the ball. Players can play to self if needed.
Goal must be scored off a header
Coaching Points
Use the forehead surface
Movement off the ball
No neck movement
Use the core to head the ball
Decision making - attacking header or defensive header
Verbal and visual communication