Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U14 Technical Session: Heading (2) - Drill & SSG (Start Time: 2016-02-10 17:10:00)

Drill - Controlled Heading while on the move (10 mins)

Organisation

Split players into two equal teams - Reds and Blues.

Each team to line up facing each other.

Aim

Controlled heading while on the move.

Instructions

First red player tosses ball to first blue player, who heads the ball back to the red server. |Blue player then joins back of the blue line. Red server heads the ball back to the next blue player in the line. Red server then joins the back of the blue line. Players then head the ball in sequence.

Progressions

1. Keep a highest score of coninuous headers.

2. Increase the distance between players.

MDG - 4v4 with 4 neutral players (10 mins)

MDG - 4V4 with 4 neutral players

Organisation

Create a pitch the width of the penalty area, and 40 yards in length.

Divide players into two teams - 4 v4 - with 4 neutral players positioned 2 on each length of the area.

Aim

Red/white players seek to pass the ball to any neutral player who seeks to immediately cross the ball towards the goal the player who passed him the ball, is attacking.

Instructions

Attacking players try toscore, and defending players try to clear or head for distance. Off-sides apply.

No goalkeepers as attackers are restricted to scoring from either a header or a volley.

If a goal is scored, the scoring team immediately seek to score in the opposite goal - with a neutral player recommencing play by playing the ball to one of the attacking players.

Coaching Points

-Varied accurate crosses are important. Defenders must assess the cross and clear away from the danger area.

-All players should react to a clearance or an attempt at goal.