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Power Header into a Mini-Goal

Groove the downward header. Attack the gentle cross, get the forehead over it, and head it down into the mini-goal.

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Duration
6 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
40 × 24 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A gentle cross is headed down into a mini-goal, no keeper. Emphasise attacking the ball, getting the forehead over it, and heading down with a firm neck. Keep the service easy. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Attack the ball, meet it early
  • Forehead over the top of it
  • Head it down into the low target
  • Firm neck, eyes open
  • Down, not across or up

Common mistakes

  • Heading up, over the target
  • Waiting for the ball
  • Soft, ducking contact
  • Eyes closing at contact

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Full goal and keeper (the base drill)
  • Defender contesting
  • Higher, jumped header

Regressions

  • Head a dropping ball from the hands
  • Bigger target
  • Serve from closer
Equipment
Cones×1
Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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