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
