Soccer Heading Drills

Soccer heading drills will become a more valuable and strategic weapon as the players advance in skill level. Due to the heightened awareness concerning head injuries and concussions, while heading a soccer ball, the US Soccer Organization has restricted the intentional use of the heading for players age 11 and under.

Soccer Heading Techniques

Players knees should be slightly bent for balance.
Use the forehead to contact the all (between the eyebrows and the hairline).
Players should strike the ball, and not let the ball strike them.
Players should tighten neck, stomach, and back muscles and slightly force the head towards the ball.
Eyes must remain open even when striking the ball with the head.
Proper timing is essential.

Soccer Heading Drills Requires

The US Soccer Orginization recommends that only players 11 and older can head without restrictions.
10-year-old or younger player may not head the ball regardless of the age group in which the he or she participates.

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