the motion.
According to the author of the text, heading is used to pass the ball, to score goals, and for defensive purposes (Luxbacher, 1991, p.70). This soccer movement requires courage, quite a lot of skill, and the belief that one can outjump others who might also be trying to head the ball. Luxbacher describes the differences between the jump header and the dive header. The jump header involves jumping up, throwing the arms up to get some momentum with the trunk of the body arched backwards, as the head and neck are held stiff with the chin tucked in (Luxbacher, 1991, p.70). The eyes are open, focused on the ball, and the flat part of the forehead contacts with
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