This document provides instructions on different types of headers used in soccer: 1. It describes the basic technique of heading a soccer ball and explains the importance of keeping your eyes on the ball. 2. It outlines five types of headers - offensive, flick on, diving, glancing, and defensive - and provides guidance on how to execute each type. 3. Proper technique is emphasized, including using your forehead, leaning back for momentum, following through towards the target, and timing diving headers to make solid contact with the ball.

1. RAJAT KUMAR BALIYAN

2.  Heading is a technique that is used to control
the ball using the head to pass, shoot and
clear. This can be done by standing, jumping
and diving position.

3. LOOK AT THE BALL
 When players have a fear of
soccer heading they look
away from the ball.
 Ironically this greatly
increases the chances of
injury and makes heading the
ball harder.
 Look at the ball while
preparing to head and when
heading. You can target the
part of the ball you wish to
strike with your head.

4.  Once you are braced for the ball's arrival, you
need to gain momentum or run towards the
ball for proper contact with the ball

5.  Try to make judgment of the ball and plant
your feet according to the ball position.
 Jump :- if the ball is too high. Push off the
ground as hard as you can.

6.  Lean your body backwards. You lean back to
build momentum, just like you bend your leg
back to gain momentum before kicking a
soccer ball.

7.  As you bend forward at the hips, thrust your
head and chin forwards and drive your arms
backwards.
 Hit the ball with the center of your forehead
along your hairline.
 The faster you head the ball, the more power
you generate

8.  There are types of headers in football
i. Offensive header
ii. Flick on header
iii. Diving header
iv. Glancing header
v. Defensive header

9.  A ball headed towards the ground away from
the goalkeeper is nearly impossible to stop
and the travels in the same direction of your
head momentum.

10.  When you “flick the ball on” your head the
ball over you (and sometimes a defender) to a
teammate.
 To do a flick on header, head the ball with the
top of your head while moving you head up
and backwards.

11.  To do a diving header, dive towards the ball
and focus on making contact. The
momentum from your dive will result in a
powerful header. Land on your arms and
chest (not your wrists).
 Timing is key when it comes to diving
headers. Be prepared to dive at a moments
notice.

12.  To do a glancing header, target at the right
side of the ball (if you’re heading left) or left
side of the ball (if you’re heading right, then
move your head slightly to the side when you
head the ball.

13.  To do a defensive header, head the bottom of the
ball with the top of the middle of your forehead
 The goal of a defensive header is to head the ball
as far away as possible and away from the middle
of the field.