Andy Carroll: How to use your head

Diving header

“When going for a diving header, it might sound obvious but the main thing you want to concentrate on is making contact. Then it’s all about timing. It’s all about when the ball comes in: if it’s got pace on it you just guide it in; if it’s coming in slow you have to put the power in through your body. You generate this power by making sure you dive towards the ball rather than letting it hit you. The faster the run before you dive, the harder your header will be.”

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