Heading, with a coach
Ready when: the coach decides, under the club and federation rules.
What the coach teaches
Heading in steps (light thrown balls first, standing, then on the move), with few headers in any session. The age at which heading starts differs from country to country; ask the club.
At home, safe only
None; do not practise heading at home.
Ask the club
Its heading policy by age and how the number of headers is limited.
What you can see from the side
The player heads with the forehead and keeps the eyes open.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach is satisfied with the technique before any heading in a match.
Stop and get a coach when
Any headache or dizziness after a header.
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