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Module: Heading - How To Coach: Technique

Classroom: 06-How-To-Coach-Technique

Original Location: https://www.skool.com/coachingacademy/classroom

Status: Scraped from Skool Classroom

Content

Heading is a fundamental skill in football, enabling players to pass, clear, or score using their head. It requires precise timing, technique, and awareness to execute effectively and safely.

However, it’s important to note that concerns about potential health risks associated with heading, particularly regarding head injuries and long-term cognitive effects, have led to changes in youth football regulations. In England, for example, deliberate heading is being phased out in grassroots youth matches for age groups U7 to U11 over the next three seasons, starting from the 2024-25 season.

Key Topics Covered:

• Heading technique
• Defensive headers
• Attacking headers
• Glancing headers
• Safety considerations
• Age-appropriate guidelines

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy