Pairs Heading
Objective:
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A fun warm-up.
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Developing the correct technique of heading.
Target:
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To improve their heading technique by setting and improving their record.
Organization
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Go to Me & My Shadow .in the U8 Lesson Plan for the basic starting organization of this activity.
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After each "shadowing" session throw in "pairs heading challenges" -
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In pairs heading back and forth.
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You can also use the activities from the Pairs Challenge in the U11 Plans.
Teaching
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Encourage them to use the upper part of the forehead to project the ball upwards.
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Ask them to establish and then to try and beat their own record.
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The activity will be the teacher. Let them enjoy the Challenge.
Progressions
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Set records for the number of times they can keep the ball going.
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As they become better, change the rules – first they head, then they chest and volley, then they thigh control and volley. Ball must not touch the ground.
