Heading is a difficult skill to master, but if done correctly it can add a very positive dimension to your game. If at all possible, always attempt to head the ball with your forehead because it provides the largest area of contact and helps you with accuracy and power. Always, keep your eyes open and your mouth closed. Use your torso to assist you in gaining momentum for powerful headers. Whenever possible, take a short run-up and jump off of one foot to assist you in reaching your maximum heading height.
Timing is very crucial when heading the ball.
Jump up for the ball before it arrives because this will permit you enough time to prepare for a header using the whole of your upper body. Heading is an attitude, so you must attack the ball aggressively when you're defending and equally as aggressively when attacking the goal. Previous Improve your first touch with the ball. When scoring gets more difficult. Chaka Daley leads our team of experts .