A heading-focused session developing timing, technique, and aerial confidence.
Warming up prior to training and playing a match: Jog forward and backward while performing controlled turns to activate agility, balance, and coordination.
Warming up prior to training and playing a match: Shuffle laterally with quick controlled steps while maintaining an athletic body position.
Player focuses on clean forehead contact to control and direct the ball effectively. Use this as a heading foundation drill before directional or jumping headers.
Player sits and practises heading the ball with proper forehead contact and neck control. Use this as an easy foundation drill to teach safe contact and upper-body control.
Player kneels and performs headers focusing on technique and timing without using legs.
Player stands and heads the ball using proper body alignment and forehead contact. Use this as a foundation drill before directional heading progressions.
Player heads the ball in different directions from a standing position to improve accuracy and control. Use this as a progression drill after basic heading technique.
Player performs a flick-on header to redirect the ball quickly forward, commonly used in attacking play.
