DictionaryheaderBall struck with the head
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.

Similar words

shot
A scoring attempt; a header can also be a pass.
hit
A broader term that does not specify the body part used.