Heading Skill – flick on header
Player performs a flick-on header to redirect the ball quickly forward, commonly used in attacking play.
Equipment
Football
Coaching points
- Angle forehead upward
- Time the jump
- Use quick motion
- Direct ball forward
Common mistakes
- Poor timing
- Wrong contact point
- Lack of direction
- Closing eyes
Action video
Autoplay is muted for browser compatibility. Use controls to adjust playback.
Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 2 sets
Touches
10
Related training actions
Explore similar soccer drills, training exercises, and football development actions from the iSoccer library.
iSoccer Drill
▶ View video
TrainingHeading Skill
Heading Skill - standing directional header progression
View action →
iSoccer Drill
▶ View video
TrainingHeading Skill
Heading Skill - standing header foundation
View action →
iSoccer Drill
▶ View video
TrainingHeading Skill
Heading Skill - basic forehead header technique
View action →
iSoccer Drill
▶ View video
TrainingHeading Skill
Heading Skill - seated header foundation
View action →
iSoccer Drill
▶ View video
TrainingHeading Skill
Heading Skill – kneeling header progression
View action →