Drill category

Football heading drills

Heading practice is for older age groups only, in line with UK guidance. These drills are hidden for under-12s and keep contact volume low.

What to coach

  • Eyes open, attack the ball
  • Head through the middle
  • Low volume, high quality

All 31 football heading drills

Every drill below has its own page with the full setup, coaching points, progressions and a pitch diagram.

Drills by age group

Heading drill questions coaches ask

How many football heading drills are there on Football Coach Hub?

There are 31 football heading drills in the library, each with a setup, coaching points, common mistakes, a progression and a regression so you can run it with mixed abilities.

What equipment do I need for heading drills?

Most drills need only a ball per player, cones and bibs. You can filter the drill library by the kit you actually have, including mini goals, full goals, poles, ladders and rebound boards.

How long should a heading practice last?

Ten to fifteen minutes on one technical practice is usually enough before players need a change of picture. Follow it with the same theme inside a small-sided game.

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