How can i get better at football

[Capri-Sun]

Well im good at football

1 problem

i cant header it good to save myself

ive got my first league match on saturday and im [badwordgoeshere] myself.

Any techniques i can do to make my self more confident and make good headers?

[Brody]

just get a football and chuck it at ur noggin and headerin back into ur arms or a selected target

[Capri-Sun]

yes but the ball comes in on an angle if it was from a cross and at a different speed.

also i always have my head down wen i run anyways i can stop this(i look at ball when running with it)

i dont want to make a bad impression on my new team mates

[Jamie!]

Don't worry about it, everyone will get nervous before there first game...Even professionals.

Just keep practising and you will get better. If its just headers you need working on, just go down to the park or w/e with someone, and get them to throw/kick the the ball to you so you can header it.

[Capri-Sun]

its like raining and the games on saturday morning lol

so im totally [badwordhereplz]

:( lol

and ive got a bad habbit of taking on defenders myself and not looking up. wat can i do to see ppl to pass to?

[Azul]

i had problem heading too, i have near enough mastered the skill now. the key is to keep your eyes on the ball at all times. key to getting better is to go in without any fear, also practise from different angles, defending and attacking headers.

[brandon]

Well if you can't head the ball, then make sure you don't go up for corners etc and you stay back, and shout them to get into space or they will call for the ball and you can play them through.

[Slash]

well, good way to practise headers is to ask your friend to cross the ball to you.
or get them to throw it to your head.
orr, throw the ball against a wall to your head.
if you're worried about that, stay back in mid/def for corners and free kicks.
dont worry, everyone gets nerves.
you'll do fine :)

[Azul]

you really can't play in a league if you can't head.

[Capri-Sun]

Hmm thanks guys.

1 day to practise i just realised my problem wen i goto header i close my eyes lol lmao

[Albion]

get your dad or some mates and go down to the park or something, just get them to cross it into you

[Slash]

Hmm thanks guys.

1 day to practise i just realised my problem wen i goto header i close my eyes lol lmao
loads of people do that when they're nervous about headers.
just practise, take your time, and you'll gain confidence soon enough.

[Capri-Sun]

Suppose but no time a will just need to keep ma eyes open but a dunno its just a reaction to close ur eyes wen heading it

[brandon]

Yeah I do that too, although I do not intend on playing sundayleague.

[Slash]

i do it sometimes, but when i get a clear vision of goal, your eyes will keep open with confidence.

i'ma go try it now :p

[Capri-Sun]

yes in the rain

good idea lol

[Albion]

i do that :( thats why i always miss the goal. . . or the ball :P

[Capri-Sun]

i can header that ball just not good targeting

[:Hazel]

Get a mate or someone to help you. Practice him throwing the ball towards your head firstly from staright on and then progress it by getting them to be thrown from an angle.

[Ree...]

i used to play girls footy im quite handy for tips u no looool!

dnt throw it at a wall
get ur parent or sum1 to throw it lightly at u, it will be nearer to ur head then if u do it to a wall.

+ dnt header the ball with the top of ur head, u use ur forehead init
and kinda, well, U NO WEN PPL DO CHICKEN IMPRESSIONS? DEY STIK DER NEK OUT ! u kinda do that

dno if it will help
but yeh :D

[Capri-Sun]

ok mate

[Slash]

is your heading your only problem?

[:Hazel]

I didnt even mean to post again grr sorry :(

[Capri-Sun]

emmm

no dribbling is ok but i just dont lift ma head and find passes

[Slash]

what position do you play again?

[Capri-Sun]

stricker

i feel better in defence but i just joined and he said im better upfront cause i take on defenders

[Slash]

heading wise, if you're unsure shooting with your head, try a glancing header to lay someone else for a shot?
i suggest playing offensive midfield.
for corners, you could stay in mid, defend, maybe make a break.
and if you want to score, go up for breaks and some free kicks.

[Albion]

stricker

i feel better in defence

same with me, im normally like attacking left mid or somthin, then when it comes into our half i just stay like in our box defending for ages cos im better at it.

[Slash]

I'm always in midfield ;)
I take most free kicks, go up for corners, etc.
I do have a slight trouble with heading.
Just try out some headers, if you're unsure, slide back into defence.
what I did on my debut :D

[Albion]

in corners i like to just stand like on the throw in line the other side of the pitch like 18 yards out becoz at our school evry1s like rubish so it always roll through

[brandon]

stricker

i feel better in defence but i just joined and he said im better upfront cause i take on defenders
If you're a striker then heading is a priority. Keep work work working, don't give up and believe.

[Slash]

not all corners/free kicks will come to your head.
some will roll to the touchline, or be cleared out.
i suggest staying near mid, by the touchline.
and go up for some, give it a go.

[Kasabian]

If you can't head, and your game is tomorrow, try taking the ball on the chest with one touch, play it down to your feet and lay your friend off at the edge of the box.

If you can't jump that high, I wouldn't advise it.