LEVEL 2 FOOTBALL DRILLS
HEADING - DEFENDING
KEY FACTORS
#Approach - get in line of the flight of the ball.
#Adjust to the flight of the ball, forward, backwards to the ball.
# Ball Contact:-
- Go in and attack the ball:
- Use upper body power
- Mid-line or below ball for height
- Often head back ball returning in the same direction
- Use pace of the ball to deflect in another direction
# Head contact
- Attack ball at optimum point
- Generate power
# Timing of runs
# Elevation, use of arms
# Support play
TECHNIQUE
See sketch. 40 x 30 yards plus 5 yard middle for set of balls, 12 Payers. The Attackers (red) move to wide areas to cross the ball ending with a Defensive header. If required Servers can be used to vary ball play and angles.
SKILL
Set up as technique, but with one Attacker so there is a 2 v 1 situation in the goal area. Depending on the ability of the Players, the set up can be varies so that the Goal Keeper can become a Defender or an extra Server etc. Progression by adding attackers. Look for decision making, such as; positional play, touch tight or leave space, crosses to near and far side post.
GAME
Area extended to 40 x 30 yards, 2 goal keepers and 5 outfield players for each team of which two will be servers to encourage crosses and defensive heading.
TIMINGS
Introduction, debrief & change sessions 5 mins, Warm up 10 Mins, Technique 7.5 mins, Skill 7.5 mins, Game 20 mins, Cool down 10 mins.
TOTAL SESSION TIME 60 mins
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