Curated Action

Directional Heading Drill

Soccer

Directional Heading Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration3 min 31 sec

Training Details

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=b4ncPynvbx8
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Directional Heading Drill

Players receive a service from one side of the grid and must rotate and open their hips across to direct the header diagonally to the opposite partner across the grid, continuously shifting sides across the training area.

Key points

  • Open hips toward the targeted recipient rather than facing the server
  • Read the flight of the service early and adjust footwork before making contact
  • Arch and redirect through the forehead across the body to maintain power

Common mistakes

Leaving hips square to the server, resulting in awkward neck twists and loss of directional control.

Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 3 min 31 sec
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