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In this section you will learn how to head a soccer ball. You will also learn more advanced drills, articles and techniques vital to being an expert in this all important skill. There is a right way and a wrong way to head a soccer. After watching the experts head a soccer ball you will quickly see this soccer skill is vital to winning.  Whether in some sort of set piece, or trying win the ball at the mid field the header is vital.  To learn how to head a soccer ball read the drills below or watch the free videos provided below.

I am constantly adding new drills to the site so please check back often to get more soccer specific heading drills.

Recent Articles and Drills Posted

Fast paced video of a soccer drill that utilizes movement and heading

Soccer heading video that shows a drill that it used in a team environment.

How to head a soccer ball

Learn how to head a soccer ball.

Fun Heading Drill for Soccer

Fun drill to break to work on your touch and skill with the header.

Football technique-Soccer heading

Check out this article posted with permission from US Youth Soccer.  This article on soccer heading will shed some light on proper football techniques. Read below for more information on how to head a soccer ball.

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