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Diving header

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

nounCommon term

In football (soccer), diving header means: A header made while a player launches the body forward through the air to reach the ball.

In Turkish: uçarak kafa vuruşu

How it is used

Use attempt a diving header or score with a diving header; the body movement is the defining feature.

Example sentences

  1. She reached the low cross with a diving header at the far post.

    Launching forward lets the player reach a ball below normal head height.

  2. The defender's diving header cleared the ball away from the goalmouth.

    The airborne heading technique also serves a defensive purpose.

Common collocations

  • attempt a diving header
  • diving-header clearance
  • score with a diving header
  • headerA shot or pass made by hitting the ball with the head, usually with the forehead.
  • goalA point scored when the whole ball crosses the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar; also the frame with a net that teams try to put the ball into.

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