Diving Header

Soccer drill procedure

Dive towards the header ball while running. The responsibility for the correct timing is with the thrower. The header player will be able to adjust his run-up to the throw only with some practice.

The following is new:

The trainee runs from a distance of 4 - 6 m to the mat and leaps towards the ball. Do not place the mat diagonally any longer.

Description

NOTE: This header drill is not suitable for beginners.
A soft mat is used for safe execution of this drill and eliminates the fear of diving towards the ball. Pay attention to exact throw-ins! Following the throw-in, the trainee falls with the torso towards the ball, at first without a dive. The header takes place when the torso is almost stretched.

Variations

- Enlarge the distance of the thrower to the mat

Soccer coach tips

- No compulsion to execution
- Tempo increase during the run-up
- Individual error corrections

Organisation of the soccer training drill

Category: Advanced training, children’s training, youth training
Minimum group size: 1 + thrower
Maximum group size: 8 + thrower
Materials required: 1 soft mat, 1 ball
Field size: -