Soccer Volleys and Headers Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • 2 goalies
  • grid (30yds x 40yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 2 goals
  • good supply of balls
  • 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

  • teams can score on both goals
  • goals count only off headers and volley shots
  • the team that scores maintains possession but has to move the ball across the middle line before it
  • can score again

Variations

  • no goalies
  • goals count only if the last pass was made on a first touch
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • quality of preparation touch
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • vision and anticipation
  • placement versus power
  • positioning to gain an advantage

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