4 vs. 4 Heading Game with Crossers

- Demand the simple ball to the nearest player while still leaving room for creativity. - Pay attention to off-the-ball movement to create passing options. - Very similar game situations to actual football. - Recognise the game situation; if one side is blocked, rebuild from the back. - If the opposing team is massed in front of your goal, draw them out. - Show the players that this game format trains many skills needed in football. - It is crucial that the passes are accurate (if necessary, with both hands). - The contact surface for the header is the forehead. - Momentum for the header comes from the arched back (bow tension of the upper body). - For diving headers or headers after a jump, push off from the balls of the feet. - In heading duels, ensure fair challenges (no elbows). - Demand physical contact. - Defending players try to either get to the ball before the attacker or position themselves between the attacker and the goal to defend from there. - Demand quick counterattacks. - Goals with the foot should be avoided; alternatively, after a cross, the ball can be redirected to a teammate as a heading assist using any body part. - 6 cones, 2 full-size goal(s)