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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones (for 15x15 yard area)
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 15x15 yard area marked with cones
- Team Red: 4 red outfield players start spaced evenly within the grid as defenders
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield players start inside the grid as attackers
- Coach: 1 grey coach/server positioned outside the area with balls, ready to deliver aerial balls into the grid
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 15x15 yard area, soccer balls with the coach
Instructions
- The server delivers an aerial ball into the grid.
- Defenders aim to win the header and clear the ball effectively.
- Attackers attempt to pressure defenders and win the ball.
- Rotate positions regularly to involve all players.
Coaching Points
- Arch back and punch through the ball with neck.
- Maintain clear communication.
- Keep eyes on the ball; head using the forehead.
- Ensure good body shape when attacking the ball.
- Stay light on feet; eyes should remain open.
- Focus on heading the bottom half of the ball.
- Aim to clear the ball high, wide, and long.
- Use both one-footed and two-footed jumps as needed.
- Build confidence through proper heading technique.
- Utilize arms and neck for force generation.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the area to 12x12 yards for increased pressure.
2. Add an additional attacker to increase contest.
3. Limit defenders to fewer touches.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the area to 18x18 yards for more space.
2. Use fewer attackers to reduce pressure.
3. Allow defenders a practice round with passive attackers.
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