Diving Header

Soccer drill procedure

This is something for go-getters. In practice, I was often surprised to know the one, who not only executed the diving header at the end of this drill sequence, but also mastered it.

The following is new:

The throw-in takes place as an indirect ground pass.

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. Do not place the mat diagonally.

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: -