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Ball Handover Heading
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Ball Handover Heading

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Progression
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Equipment: Enough balls; foam balls are suitable for younger players.

Players: Two groups — one inside, one outside.

Procedure

  • The players in the centre run towards the players on the outside and receive a throw, which they return with a header, an instep drive or something similar.
  • The players in the middle then run towards a new outside player.

Tip

  • Have many different heading techniques performed: from a braced step, with a one-footed take-off or as a downward header.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Headers

Condition

Condition
Strength training

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Indoor Pitch