Drills › Defending

Heading and clearances

6–12 players
U12–U16
Easy
Defending

Heading and clearances: the set-up from above

How it works

U12 and older only; follow your football association's heading guidance. Server throws the ball in; defenders head or clear it high, wide and far.

Make it easier

Soft throws

Make it harder

Add an attacker competing for the ball

Less planning. More coaching.

CoachPoint plans your sessions with drills like this one for your team's age, keeps time on the pitch and sorts the subs on match day. See the app