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Cushioned Header (Gentle Serve)

Groove the cushion. Meet the softly served ball and head it gently down to the teammate's feet with a soft, giving contact.

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Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
30 × 24 m
Setup space
Level
Beginner
Skill required
Intensity
Low
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A gentle, close serve. The header cushions it softly down to a teammate's feet. Emphasise a soft, giving contact and heading down, not up. Keep the load minimal and age-appropriate. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Meet it on the forehead, softly
  • Give with the neck to cushion it
  • Head it down to the feet
  • Eyes open, mouth shut
  • Take the pace off the ball

Common mistakes

  • Too firm, no cushion
  • Heading it up, not down
  • Closing the eyes
  • Loose neck

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A higher serve (the base drill)
  • A defender pressing
  • Set and move

Regressions

  • Head a held ball down
  • Even softer serve
  • Header from a knee
Equipment
Cones×2
Audience
U11-U12

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