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Contested Header Knock-Back

Head it back, and beat the marker to finish. The back-post man knocks it back, and the second man times his run past the defender to finish first-time.

Live animationCRO
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
5
Recommended
Pitch
50 × 32 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 marks the second man. Emphasise angling the knock-back into the danger, and the second man timing his run to beat the marker to it. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Angle the knock-back into the danger
  • Second man delays, then attacks the knock-back
  • Get across the marker to the ball
  • Arrive first, finish first-time
  • Do not let the defender get goalside

Common mistakes

  • Second man moving too early
  • Letting the defender get in front
  • Knock-back away from the danger
  • Snatching at the finish

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Two defenders in the six
  • Live delivery of varying flight
  • Full 2v2 in the box

Regressions

  • Unmarked second man (the base drill)
  • Passive defender for the picture
  • Finish into a mini-goal, no keeper
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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