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Discipline 6: Technical Fundamentals — Lesson 4 of 12
Lecturer: Callan Bruce

The best headers aren't the strongest jumpers. They're the best timed. This session covers attacking the ball instead of waiting for it, keeping your eyes open through contact, and using your neck for placement, not just power.

The three rules

1. Attack the ball.
2. Keep your eyes open.
3. Use your neck for placement.

*The full breakdown — citations, the lecturer's own story, and the discipline's quiz bank — is part of the Spy Academy programme.*

Published version 2 · Updated 2026-09-29T19:40:30.250154+00:00