24hr Coaching

This is a great game to emphasizes "Defensive Heading".. It can be used as a fun warm up activity or incorporated into a session for defensive heading. The emphasis is on "distance, height and power". Players love to play this game!

Coaching Pointers:
Four players are positioned in a grid 10 yards x 10 yards, using one ball. The players are divided into teams of 2.
The practice starts with 2 attacking players and (2 defensive players who are restricted to the middle zone). The attacking players attempt to head the ball over the 2 defensive players. Each time they head the ball over the defensive players they get a goal. The players can head the ball from their own hands or head the ball back if they receive a good serve from their partner.

• If the player heads the ball from their own hands and are successful, they get "one goal".
• If they can return a header without catching the ball they get 2 goals. If their patner can return a header it's worth 3 goals etc...
• If the players in the middle block, or catch the ball, they now switch roles with the attackers.
• First team to score 5 goals wins the competition.

The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
• Get under the flight of the ball as early as possible for good balance.
• Remember to keep the head steady and eyes fixed firmly on the ball.
• The player should swing the upper body forward quickly and make contact on the ball with the center of the forehead.
• The player should head the ball with height and distance.
•Do not tilt the head too far back or the ball will skim from the head.

Stand back and watch how much fun your players are having!