Have your players switch roles after each cycle.
Coaching Points: Instruct the player to perform the sequence as quickly as possible by emphasizing short
contacts with the ground. They should maintain good posture while jumping and use the arms for balance.
When heading, they should keep the eyes open and mouth closed, the neck muscles firm, and make
contact with the forehead. Instruct them to arch the back and then drive the upper body forward to
generate power.
Variation: You can vary this exercise by having the player head to a third person standing to the left or
right of the person tossing the ball (Figure 5.10c).
Figure 5.10cProgression: You may progress this exercise by having the player complete the cycle twice before
heading, or by switching to one-legged hops.