ZeroTheHero
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I don't know enough to form a reasoned opinion on *how* dangerous heading the ball is in the long term, especially when comparing modern balls with their sodden, leather counterparts of years gone by. Of course, nobody wants to see anyone have a long term brain injury, but isn't the nature of some sport (probably *all* contact sports and many others as well) that there are inherent risks?
Restricting heading for kids seems like a good idea (they aren't old enough to take that decision themselves) but once you get to 18 or even 16 surely you are old enough to decide if you want to go base jumping, pot holing, free climbing or will take the risk of heading the ball? Reducing heading 'drills' even for adults seems sensible as well though.
I am struggling t think what football would be like without any heading at all though - it would be a very very different game.
Restricting heading for kids seems like a good idea (they aren't old enough to take that decision themselves) but once you get to 18 or even 16 surely you are old enough to decide if you want to go base jumping, pot holing, free climbing or will take the risk of heading the ball? Reducing heading 'drills' even for adults seems sensible as well though.
I am struggling t think what football would be like without any heading at all though - it would be a very very different game.