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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- - Balls
- - Cones (if the 18-yard box is not marked)
Setup
- Area: 18-yard box marked with cones
- Group: 4 red outfield players positioned as a back four spaced across the 18-yard box
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned outside the box with several balls ready to serve
- Equipment: Cones marking the 18-yard box, balls for serving
Instructions
- The coach serves the ball high into the box.
- Defenders perform headers, aiming to direct the ball to a teammate starting a counter-attack.
- Ensure all defenders are engaged and mimic game scenarios as much as possible.
- Players breaking forward should anticipate the header and initiate quick transitions.
Coaching Points
- Use the back and neck muscles to power the header
- Maintain communication among teammates
- Keep eyes on the ball and use the forehead for contact
- Ensure proper body shape and light footwork
- Head the bottom half of the ball to generate height and distance
- Practice both one-footed and two-footed jumping as needed
- Develop confidence in heading with practice
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Introduce an opposing player to challenge for the ball.
2. Increase the speed or angle of the serve.
3. Require headers to reach a specific target area for a successful transition.
Make it easier:
1. Serve the ball slower or from a closer distance.
2. Allow defenders to catch and throw the ball initially to build confidence.
3. Use fewer defenders to reduce decision-making pressure.
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