Volleys and Headers
Interested in learning how you can volley a soccer ball? In that case look at the very best across the world hit the ball for the volley.
Tips to striking the soccer ball on the volley:
- Place the standing foot at the designated target
- Never lean backwards
- Attempt to strike the middle of the ball
- You want to keep ankle joint locked
- Follow-through – strike through the ball
- Bend your knees slightly
- Square your body for the oncoming ball
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- teams can score on both goals
- goals count only off headers and volley shots
- the team that scores maintains possession but has to move the ball across the middle line before it
- can score again
Variation:
- no goalies
- goals count only if the last pass was made on a first touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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