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Back-Post Header into a Mini-Goal

Groove the back-post header. Get the forehead over the gentle serve and head it firmly back across into the mini-goal.

Live animationHEA
Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
40 × 24 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A server plays a gentle lofted ball to the back post and the striker heads it into a mini-goal, no keeper. Emphasise getting above and over the ball and directing it back across into the target. Keep the service easy until the technique is clean. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Get the forehead over the ball
  • Attack the ball, do not wait for it
  • Direct it back across into the target
  • Firm, downward contact
  • Eyes open through the header

Common mistakes

  • Heading up instead of across and down
  • Waiting for the ball
  • Under the ball, no power
  • Eyes closing at contact

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Full cross and keeper (the base drill)
  • Add a defender to contest
  • Higher, deeper serve

Regressions

  • Bigger target
  • Head a dropping ball from the hands
  • Serve from closer
Equipment
Cones×1
Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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