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Heading Competition
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Heading Competition

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set End
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

• Divide into teams of 2 players

Procedure

  • Teammates stand approximately 9 meters apart diagonally. Players alternate heading the ball towards the goal after a throw-in from the line.
  • Younger players should perform the exercise with foam balls.

Tip

Coaching Point

• Conduct the exercise as a competition. Determine which team scores 5, 10, or 15 goals first.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Headers

Condition

Condition
Strength training

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
15 min
Training Set
End
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Training in pairs
Position training
Goalkeeper training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch Indoor