In 2015, the USSF banned the use of the head to impact the ball in athletes younger than 10 years old. The header ban also ...

Introduction of the US Soccer Federation (USSF) header ban for athletes aged 10 years and younger in 2015 was associated with a reduction in the number of concussions as a percentage of all ...

Heading is when a player uses their head hit the ball. It's the most common cause of concussions in soccer, according to the CDC. A rule implemented 2016 banned or limited heading in youth soccer.

Banning or limiting headers -- plays where the head is used to pass or shoot the ball -- is linked to a nearly 26% reduction ...

The Brazilian No. 1 collided with Colombia's Davinson Sánchez during the World Cup qualifier against Colombia.

A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says. Banning or limiting headers—plays where the head is used to pass or shoot the ball ...

Researchers found that the policy was associated with a decrease in soccer-related concussions; however, female players experienced a higher proportion of concussions than their male counterparts.

As sunnier skies and warmer temperatures are arriving in time for the weekend, soccer fields throughout Northern California ...

A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says. Banning or limiting headers -- plays where the head is used to pass or shoot the ball ...

TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says. Banning or limiting headers -- plays where ...