Attacking Headers From Corners

Objective

• -Attack a corner with timed runs
• -Head down and towards the goal
• -Practise a repeatable corner routine

Setup

1. 1Full goal with a keeper and a corner taker.
2. 2Three attackers starting on the penalty spot.
3. 3Cones marking near post, central and back post zones.

How to play

1. 1Attackers make timed runs into the three zones as the corner is delivered.
2. 2Limit each player to six headers per session.
3. 3Rotate zones and delivery type after every three corners.

Progressions

• +Add two defenders marking
• +In-swinger and out-swinger mix

Regressions

• -Hand serves rather than corners
• -No keeper

Variations

• -Short corner routine option
• -Second ball finish on the ground

Common mistakes

• -Standing in the zone waiting
• -Heading up and over the bar
• -Runs bunching into the same area