Suggest the goalkeeper holds near-post position until the server has committed a thrown ball across the goal. Therefore, praise should be given for the good saves and the near saves. Consideration and, where possible, encouragement should be exercised for the ones that get away. Criticism that is too severe could have a negative effect. This practice can be developed so that the service foot and headers for goal are all performed by the players.
Any goal counts, but a headed goal counts double.
Make sure there is an opportunity to practice from both sides. Age Suitability Age Suitable Comments 6-11 Not yet ready for this practice. Leave heading to next age phase. 12-15 Excellent practice for this age group, but the heading standards will not be very good. Initially use an easy serve.