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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls
- Cones for marking the 20x20 area
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 2 players total, 1 positioned outside the area holding a ball and 1 positioned inside the area without a ball, ready to receive headed serves
- Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, balls held by the outside player(s)
Instructions
- Outside players serve the ball by hand to an inside player for a standard header.
- The inside player requests a second aerial throw, requiring a leap to head the ball.
- Inside players then move quickly to another outside player to repeat the actions.
- Players must remain aware of the space and other players around them.
- Perform the drill at a high intensity, ensuring regular rotation between inside and outside roles.
Coaching Points
- Arch the back and use the neck to punch through the ball.
- Communicate effectively and maintain eyes on the ball.
- Ensure good body shape to attack the ball and contact with the top of it to direct it downward.
- Stay light on the feet, using the forehead to strike with eyes open and mouth closed.
- Practice one-footed and two-footed jumps, using arms for balance.
- Encourage confidence and ensure contact is made with the forehead, keeping the chest aimed at the target.
- Emphasize the speed of the head striking the ball to generate force.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease rest time between headers.
2. Increase the distance of served balls.
3. Set a target area for heading accuracy.
Make it easier:
1. Reduce the playing area size.
2. Allow inside players to catch the ball before heading.
3. Use a softer ball to build confidence.
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