TOPIC / THEME - Heading

Warm-up - Heading and movement in a 10 x 10m grid

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

Players head from a standing position or with a short running start.

Server varies the types of throws - heights and distances

ORGANISATION:

Players head the ball in pairs opposite each other in a 10 x 10m grid.

Progress to free movement and heading in the ball in the 10x10m grid.

Player serving the ball to partner to head back (underhand serve)

KEY FACTORS:

Get into the line of the flight Watch the ball onto the middle of the forehead Shoulders square to the direction of the header Head through the middle / top half of the ball 5. Flex at the waist and arch the back to give power

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