{"id":23443,"date":"2025-09-10T20:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=23443"},"modified":"2025-09-10T20:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:00:49","slug":"what-is-a-header-in-football","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/en\/glossary\/was-ist-ein-kopfball-im-fussball\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a header in football?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A header is a technique in football where the ball is played using the head to pass, clear, or shoot at the goal.<\/p>\n<h2>Heading: Meaning and variations in the game<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The header is a fundamental technique used in all phases of the game. In offensive play, it often serves as a finish after crosses or set pieces, such as with <a href=\"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/en\/blog\/training-set-pieces-correctly\">set pieces<\/a>. In defense, it's essential for clearing the ball, especially with high balls or opponent attacks.<\/p>\n<h2>How zone14 REPLAY Helps You Analyze:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/en\/replay-video-analysis-tool\">zone14 REPLAY<\/a>, you can analyze heading actions in detail. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/en\/blog\/football-analysis-tagging-board\">tagging function<\/a> to mark successful or unsuccessful header passes, shots on goal, or clearances. In the panoramic view, you can assess player positioning before and during the header.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ein Kopfball ist eine Technik im Fu\u00dfball, bei der der Ball mithilfe des Kopfes gespielt wird, um ihn zu passen, zu kl\u00e4ren oder auf das Tor zu schie\u00dfen. Kopfball: Bedeutung und Varianten im Spiel Der Kopfball ist eine fundamentale Technik, die in allen Spielphasen zum Einsatz kommt. 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