Header (association football)
Header[1] is a technique that use in association football to control the ball using the head to pass, shoot or clear. This can be done by standing, jumping or diving position.[2] Header is a common technique and players are used in almost every match.
In general, Forward used header to score a goal while defenders usually used to avoid the scoring a goal by opponent. Header is the only option when ball is in air under the rule player can't make contact with ball using hand. Most header goals scored as a result of a cross or a corner. Playmaker passes the ball across the goal in the air, and the attacking player (either standing jumping or diving position) strikes the ball with his head.[3]
In recent years footballers such as Fernando Torres, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Javier Hernandez, Sergio Ramos[4] are rated as who provide such an excellent headers in world football arena.[5][6]
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