Diving header

The diving header is a dramatic action in a soccer match and therefore very popular. After controlling the basics of the header technique, the execution is relatively easy. All you need is a little bit of courage to let yourself drop from large height. The diving header can be performed from a standing position and out of a running motion. The use of the diving header makes sense, if a match situation needs to be clarified (goal, heading the ball out of the danger zone). Attention: Injuries are possible if there are other opponent players around.

• Watch the trajectory of the ball.
• Run dynamically towards the ball.
• Jump with both feet.
• Fix your neck.
• Stretch your neck upwards.
• Hit the ball with the whole forehead.
• Catch your body with your hands.

If you want to change the direction of the ball, change the upper part of the body dynamically in the respective direction before heading. Support the direction change by a respective motion of your head. The result is some kind of “snake motion” in the air.