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Header Knock-Back Into a Mini-Goal

Head it back and finish into the mini-goal. The back-post man knocks it back into the six, and the second man times his run to finish first-time.

Live animationCRO
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
50 × 32 m
Setup space
Level
Beginner
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but unopposed and finishing into a mini-goal with no keeper. Emphasise the back-post man angling the header back into the danger, and the second man timing his run. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Attack the cross at the back post
  • Angle the header back into the six
  • Cushion the knock-back for the runner
  • Second man times the run
  • Composed finish into the target

Common mistakes

  • Heading it away instead of back
  • Knock-back too strong or weak
  • Second man mistiming the run
  • Missing the target wide

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a keeper to beat (the base drill)
  • A defender on the second man
  • Second man finishes with a header

Regressions

  • Served by hand to the back post
  • Second man unmarked and static
  • Bigger target
Equipment
Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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