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Head or Catch

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Exercise Objectives:
This practice is structured to improve the technical ability of "Heading” with an emphasis on "quick reaction".   
 
Field Preparation
   2 players
   1 Ball
 

Coaching Pointers:
Players alternate serving the ball to each other.. As the player serves the ball he shouts one of two commands "HEAD" or "CATCH". If he shouts, "HEAD" - the player must do the opposite and catch the ball. If he shouts, "CATCH" - the player must do the opposite and head the ball.

 

The player receives a goal for every successfully performed header or catch. If the player heads the ball it must be headed back to their partners hands, if they catch the ball he must then serve for his partner. A competition can also be played.

First to 10 points wins.






Click here to download the complete Heading Manual.