Drills for Soccer: How To Develop Heading Skills
Posted: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
by Andre Botelho
SoccerDrillsTips.com
Don't you just hate it when undertaking drills for soccer, your players are not able to head the ball properly? Heading the ball is an important skill that aids the players in controlling and maneuvering the ball when it's still afloat.
Many a times during the match, it is required to pass the ball by way of throwing it above ground. In players, the ability to capture the ball with the use of their head will ensure that most of the times, they'll have the control of the ball.
Segregate the players in groups of not more than 2 to 3 players ahead of starting with the drills.
Heading volleyball: This is the best method for learning to head the ball. It is simple for two players to perform it alongside each other in such drills for soccer. It is exactly same as playing volleyball with the exception of that players throw the ball over to the other side of the net with their heads instead of hands. Yet, they are free to make use of their hands to serve the ball.
The teams score depending on how many times they have successfully headed the ball over the net. You can use badminton net for this drill.
Juggling: This drill also requires 2 players or even one will do as in the case of pervious drill. In case of a single player, he or she can juggle the ball with their forehead. So hurl the ball aloft and start practicing immediately. As is obvious, this drill among all soccer exercises is comparatively tough and the player gets better at it by practicing.
If there are two players, they can throw the ball in the air and head the ball back and forth to each other. The player who does not allow the ball to fall down is the winner.
When you throw the ball, keep 2 players standing apart by 10 feet. Hurl the ball at them randomly and ask them to head it back. Instruct them to jump as soon as they are ready to hit the ball. This way, they can learn the trick faster.
Here is a word of caution; Teach the players to head the ball in a way so that they use their forehead instead of top or side of their heads. If they do not do this, they will have headaches and there are chances of injury too.
This soccer practice is best achieved the following way; when the ball is approaching the player, he or she should focus on it and bring their forehead in line with the ball. Then they rise and jump to hit the ball so that the ball gets a momentum.
Next, take this learning and include these drills for soccer in your practice sessions. You will be surprised at how efficiently they start heading the ball. Our youth soccer coaching community has informative articles, newsletters, videos to keep you informed and updated on the latest from the world of soccer. Enroll today and reap the benefits.
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