Sharper Headers | 1v1 In-the-Box Drill

Overview

• Forwards and center forwards who want to turn headers into scoring chances
• Players looking to dial in their heading timing and accuracy
• Players who want to keep their heading quality high even when they’re gassed

Objectives

• Nail the timing on headers so players hit them with more power and accuracy
• Sync up the run-in with the right height to attack the ball cleanly
• Stack sprints and headers together to build real, match-speed finishing under game-like intensity
• Hold focus and keep the quality high header after header

Setup

The coach serves from behind the goal, the player makes a run into the box and finishes with a header. Right after the header, they sprint back to a marker outside the box and get straight into the next rep.

1）Coach sets up behind the goal with the ball in hand

2）Player gets set inside the box and makes their run on the coach’s cue

3）Player attacks the ball between chest and forehead height and finishes with a header

4）After the header, player sprints back to the marker outside the box

5）Player resets to the starting position

6）Repeat for 10–15 reps, or for a set amount of time