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Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 16:01 GMT 17:01 UK

Defensive headers step 1
Get in line with the ball as quickly as you can - you want to get to it before your opponent.

Try meeting the ball from a side-on position.

This allows you to create more power and will give you better protection against opponents, with less chance of clashing heads.



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