Heading is a difficult technique to coach to young players in particular. This section provides some great drills and advice to help you coach defensive headers and attacking headers. We look closely at the techniques involved and show you some fun games to help develop your player’s heading skills.
Set up Pitch size: 30 x 20 yards (minimum) up to 40 x 25 yards (maximum) Two teams of four players No keepers Rules The game is played by throwing and catching the ball. The player in possession cannot move with the ball. This encourages his team mates to make movements off the ball. The... MORE
Some parts of the world have strict rules on heading so please check your local rules. MORE
Great fun to had diving to head the ball in this game MORE
Improve your players’ all-round heading ability with this session, which deals with two variations of the same technique in one. MORE
When the ball is off the ground, it is necessary for your players to have the technique to be able to strike the ball for a shot at goal. Headers and volleys will give your players those skills and the final session makes for a great game. MORE
Many young players have a fear about heading the ball but using this session will help build their confidence and take away any anxiety. MORE
Heading is an important part of any attacker’s armoury. If you can improve the technique of heading at goal by getting players used to attacking balls delivered to them in the air, your team will score more goals. MORE
This week’s session is designed to improve defensive heading in and around the penalty box. Defenders will go on a journey of improving their heading in isolation and then in different game situations both unopposed and opposed. MORE
Being able to head the ball away from danger is a key job for every defender. Teach your players how to perfect this skill with this session. MORE
One of the fundamental principles of the attacking header is to head the ball downwards. This gives a player a better chance of scoring a goal because the bounce often prevents a goalkeeper from making a save. MORE
Small-sided games are recognised throughout grassroots and professional coaching as one of the best methods to coach soccer skills and tactics. MORE
Soccer Warm-Ups Made Simple offers 58 great training and matchday activities to help your players prepare for matchday. MORE
New to coaching? EasiCoach is an age-specific, easy to follow coaching curriculum for beginner coaches. This edition covers U13 and U14. MORE
