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Getting Started
One important skill every soccer player should know is how
to head a soccer ball. Start with one or more players who
each has their own Headball. ( if a Headball is
not available, substitute a soft, lightweight ball) First, hold
a ball in front of your face with both hands and gently tap the
ball against your forehead a few times. You can also put a piece
of masking tape on your forehead as a reminder. Keep your eyes
open and your mouth closed. Try to make contact with the ball
before it makes contact with you. Its normal for players to flinch
and close there eyes on impact. As you gain confidence, hold the
ball a little further away until your tossing the ball a foot
or so over your head. Make sure your keeping your eyes open, your
mouth closed and making contact with the ball right at the hair
line. Count the number of hits you make and set your own personal
record!
2 or more player
Start your drill with two people or players, use one ball, stand
about 6 to 10 yards apart. Player with the ball (A), throws
the ball underhand in the air above the head of the other player
(B). Player (B) moves under the ball and makes contact with
the ball squarely on the forehead (hair line). Make sure and
follow the ball with your eyes all the way to your forehead.
Player (B) then heads the ball up and back to Player (A) who
then heads it back to Player (A). Don't forget your basics!
Eyes open, Mouth shut and make solid contact with the ball right
on the hair line. Count your number of repitions and set new
goals and records each time you practice.
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