The U.S. Soccer Federation recently issued new guidelines to limit heading the ball in young soccer players to help reduce head injuries. The rules state children aged 10 and under will no longer be allowed to head the ball in practices or games, while players age 11 to 13 will only be allowed to do […]
Controversial debate: When should soccer players begin to head the ball?
New research came out recently that’s stirring the pot as to when kids should start heading the ball in soccer. The fierce debate has cut the medical field right down the middle.