The Flick Header

The flick header is a great method for passing the ball in tight situations. This heading technique is generally used inside your opponent’s 18 yard box and is great when you have one or more defenders marking you. After the ball bounce off your head it will generally increase in speed and it will make the life for your opponent’s goalkeeper very hard, because he/she will never know where the ball will land.

The flick on header can also be used to pass the ball to a near standing teammate who may shoot or head the ball into the goal. Try not to use the side and top of your head while executing the flick-on header because you will get a headache that really hurts! :-)

While practicing on your flick header a friend need to throw or kick the ball with force which will make it possible for you to take advantage of the ball speed. In the video below a player is demonstrating how to perform a flick on header properly. As with every soccer skill you need to have 100 % focus and believe in yourself.

A flick on header is the easiest heading method to learn. You don’t have to do so much besides touching the ball with your head. But, don’t underestimate the power of the flick on header. It may look easy to perform but I can ensure you that it requires many hours of practicing to master it.

So, how to practice by yourself? Practicing on this heading method is not so easy to do by yourself, but as with everything else there is a way to do it. For example: you could throw the ball at a wall and when the ball bounce off you could just flick it. The point with this drill is to increase your technique and timing when performing a flick-on header. So, what are you waiting for? Get out and start to practice : - )