TECHNICAL WARM-UP

Description

12 players

Groups of 2, 1 ball per group

Progression A - Player works on offensive and defensive header, while standing in ready position

Progression B - Player moves backwards towards cone then attacks the ball in a defensive or offensive header.

5-6 reps then switch

Coaching Points

Use the forehead surface

No neck movement

Use the core to head the ball

Offensive - down

Defensive - up and out

Verbal and visual communication

SMALL SIDED GAME

Description

Roxborough Windows

12 players

6 players in sided the layout out cones, 6 players on the outside with a ball in their hand

Offensive and defensive headers

5-6 reps then switch

Coaching Points

Change of speed

Movement off the ball

Use the forehead surface

No neck movement

Use the core to head the ball

Offensive - down

Defensive - up and out

Verbal and visual communication

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

GAME

Description

1:2:1:2 Formation

FIFA Laws of the game

Coaching Points

Let the game flow

Look for indivudal reference

Natural stopage