Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Heading to attack

Heading to attack Target

Organization: Split players into even groups of 3 or 4. 

Four balls on top of cones about 5-10 yards away 

3-4 players in a single line 

1 player serving ball with hands 

Instructions: White Server will underhand throw ball to own team. Player heading the ball will try to head ball down and knock off the ball off the cone in front of them. After heading the ball player will return to the back of their line and wait for turn again. First team to knock all balls off cones win. Do 3-4 rounds so everyone gets a chance ( Repetitions) 

Coaching Points/Questions:

1. Assess the flight and attack down the line of the ball

2. Jump from one foot (if required) or step into the ball

3. Lock the neck

4. Eyes open

5. Contact Head – forehead above the eyebrow

6. Contact Ball – top

Regressions/Progressions:

• Move cones closer/further(R)(P)
• Use balls that have less air (R)(P)

Screen 3

Organization: 

Set up as shown - 24x28

12 Players

4 Intervals of 2 Minutes

Instructions: 

Play 4v4 Plus 2 (wide Neutral players)

Wide players have 3 touch max

POINTS

- One from open play

- Two from cross

- Three for cross with Header goal 

Coaching Points/Questions:

• - When to go and cross

  - When to switch play and crash box

  - Runs in box and checking runs

• - Judging speed and angle of ball (Header) 

• Body shape while going up for header/volley

Regressions/Progressions: