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Diving Header at a Cross

Dive forward and head it in. Read the low cross, time the dive to meet it with the forehead, and direct it firmly into the corner.

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Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
48 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A low driven cross is met with a diving header. Emphasise reading the flight early, timing the dive to meet it with the forehead, and directing it down into the corner. Land safely. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Read the low cross early
  • Time the dive to meet it in front
  • Attack it with the forehead
  • Direct it firmly into the corner
  • Brave contact, land safely

Common mistakes

  • Waiting for it instead of attacking it
  • Closing the eyes on contact
  • Heading up instead of down
  • Mistiming the dive

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A defender contesting the header (see the variant)
  • A faster, flatter cross
  • From a wider delivery

Regressions

  • Head into a mini-goal, no keeper (see the variant)
  • A slower, floated low ball
  • From a knee, served by hand
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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