noun
header
A hit of a soccer ball with the head.
The striker sends a powerful header into the net.
Etymology
The name identifies the body part that strikes the ball. A header is the resulting contact or shot made by using the head.
More examples
- Her header sends the ball back to a teammate.
- The defender clears the corner kick with a header.
- We practice headers with soft soccer balls.
Forms
header · headers
head verb — To strike a ball with the head.