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Heading in u9 football

Craig Shaw

Hi all.

How have you been dealing with parents and even players who complain it is not fair that the league that play in have opted into the no heading trial, when teams that we play in tournaments from other leagues do allow heading.

They are at a big disadvantage because of it, and some are looking at leaving to move to a club in other league where heading is allowed Disappointed relieved.

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    I mean, surely most parents dont need that much convincing.....its to potentially keep their kids safe!? AND how much skill really does it take to stick your head on a ball at u9s? 

    Parents- send them the FA info as to WHY - that should be the end of that? 

    Kids - ask them what teams/players they like watching and relate how good they are with the ball at their feet VS heading it. 
    Less heading means you will get more practice with the ball and get better whilst kids heading it wont....

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    I mean, surely most parents dont need that much convincing.....its to potentially keep their kids safe!? AND how much skill really does it take to stick your head on a ball at u9s? 

    Parents- send them the FA info as to WHY - that should be the end of that? 

    Kids - ask them what teams/players they like watching and relate how good they are with the ball at their feet VS heading it. 
    Less heading means you will get more practice with the ball and get better whilst kids heading it wont....

Children