Activity

Heading Practice

Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Heading

Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Heading

Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Heading

Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Heading

Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Heading

Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Heading

Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Heading

Heading Practice

Learning Outcomes

Improve heading technique.
Learn to head the ball for both defense and attack.
Increase confidence in aerial duels.

Description Of Activity

Players partner up and pass the ball to each other in the air.
Players must head the ball back to their partner with control and accuracy.
Focus on technique: using the forehead and keeping eyes open.

Variations

Add a defender to challenge headers.
Practice heading for goal by crossing the ball.

Coaching Tips

Use the forehead for a clean header.
Keep the body balanced and eyes on the ball.
Start with gentle passes before increasing the height or power of the pass.

Equipment/Material Required

Football