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Contested Diving Header

Get there first and dive in. Read the low cross, get across the defender, and be brave to head it in before he clears it.

Live animationHEA
Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
48 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a defender contests the low ball. Emphasise reading it early, getting across the defender, and brave, well-timed contact to head it in first. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Read the low cross early
  • Get across the defender to the ball
  • Time the dive, get there first
  • Brave contact with the forehead
  • Direct it down into the corner

Common mistakes

  • Arriving second to the ball
  • Pulling out of the contact
  • Heading up instead of down
  • Letting the defender clear it

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A faster, flatter cross
  • Two defenders in the six
  • Live, competitive delivery

Regressions

  • Unopposed diving header (the base drill)
  • Passive defender
  • Head into a mini-goal, no keeper
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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