Coaching Pointers:
Eight players are positioned in a grid 20 yards x 20 yards. One cone is placed in the center of the grid as a marker.
Four players are positioned in the corners of the grid, each with a ball. Four players start from the center cone,
each facing one of the servers.
The players in the center of the grid receive a throw from the server and head the ball back to the server. They then must check back to the center cone and rotate to the next server on their right and repeat exercise.
The players repeat this practice for approximately 3 minutes as they rotate around the grid. Emphasis should be placed on the accuracy, heading the ball back to the servers hands. The header should be played back at the correct pace so the receiver can catch the ball with ease.
It is advised to have an extra ball at each cone to keep the tempo of the practice constant. A goal is scored for each successful header made. Each player should keep their own score. A team total can be recorded to challenge the next set of four players. |
