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New rules around heading the ball have been introduced into grassroots football. So, here’s how you can coach your players when heading isn’t allowed. What players should do instead of heading the ball There are plenty of choices for what to do instead of heading the ball. What they decide will depend on the […]
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What training should look like for players when heading is allowed You can still use the usual session ideas when practising heading. This includes: improving players’ judgement of high balls key movement skills using their body as a barrier scanning for their team and the opposition. You might want to use lighter or sponge balls […]
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AGE GROUP GUIDANCE U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 Heading should not be introduced in training sessions at this age. The Foundation Phase DNA aims to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for young children. Priority at this age is fun engagement and the mastery of both the body and the ball. In today’s modern game, […]
The FA want to hear the opinions of everyone involved in Youth football, whether that is directly (e.g. as a coach, a manager, a parent of a youth player, a match official, a club or league admin role, etc) or indirectly (e.g. a spectator, in a previous role, etc). Take the Survey HERE […]
English football will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur game from the start of the 2021-22 season. The new guidance, which is specifically focused on training sessions where the majority of heading occurs, has been designed to meet the requirements of each level of English football. The guidance will be […]
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