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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones for area marking
- Footballs
- Two small goals
Setup
- Area: 5x5 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One small goal centred on each end line of the area
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players, one starting at the centerline holding a ball ready to serve, the other positioned near their own goal ready to head
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield players, one starting at the centerline holding a ball ready to serve, the other positioned near their own goal ready to head
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 5x5 yard area, two small goals positioned on opposite end lines, footballs held by the serving player from each team at the centerline
Instructions
- A player serves the ball by tossing it to their teammate.
- The teammate heads the ball aiming to score in the opposing goal.
- The opposing team defends, with one player allowed to use hands to block.
- After an attempt, the defending team serves next.
- Rotate roles after a set time.
Coaching Points
- Arch back and use neck to generate power on the header
- Maintain good body shape for optimal ball attack
- Use eyes for tracking and the forehead for contact
- Employ one-footed or two-footed jumping as needed
- Communicate effectively with your partner
- Head the ball downwards by contacting the top of it
- Keep eyes open and mouth closed upon impact
- Ensure body turns to direct the ball accurately
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the area size to increase pressure.
2. Use a smaller ball to improve precision.
3. Introduce a time limit for each attempt.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the area size to provide more space.
2. Allow the use of feet to redirect the ball.
3. Remove the goalkeeper to make scoring easier.
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