Head To Score

Learning Outcomes

To improve attacking heading techniques TEACHING CUES 

Timing of the header
Direction of the header
Communication between the players

Description Of Activity

Players set up as shown in the diagram. 3 v 3, small goals, no goalkeepers.

• Small sided possession game.
• Normal rules apply but players can only score with a header.

To allow for success an area can be marked near each goal where defenders can not go in to so the forward has a free header.

Equipment/Material Required

Marked area appropriate size for age, balls and cones