“Training exercises that may involve repetitive heading should not take place on RM-1 (the day before a match) or RM+1; this includes activities such as crossings and spikes and set pieces practices,” the guidelines published on Monday said. Monday.
A 2019 study on the influence on health and risk of dementia throughout life (FIELD), conducted by the University of Glasgow and supported by the Scottish federation, found that former professionals were at higher risk of dementia.
The Scottish FA said it has conducted new research in collaboration with the Hampden Sports Clinic into the impact of head butting in training in professional adult men’s and women’s soccer.
The body noted that 70% of managers and coaches support the introduction of guidelines on headers, while 64% of players believe that they should be limited in training.
“The possible relationship between head butting, head injuries and neurodegenerative diseases in football will continue to be the subject of scientific investigation,” the Scottish FA said.
“These guidelines will continue to be reviewed in light of any new evidence,” he added.
