by GRF Admin | May 17, 2024 | Latest News, News
New rules around heading the ball have been introduced into grassroots football. So, here’s how you can coach your players when heading isn’t allowed. What players should do instead of heading the ball There are plenty of choices for what to do...
by GRF Admin | May 17, 2024 | Latest News, News
What training should look like for players when heading is allowed You can still use the usual session ideas when practising heading. This includes: improving players’ judgement of high balls key movement skills using their body as a barrier scanning for their team...
by GRF Admin | Oct 16, 2023 | Health, Latest News, News
AGE GROUP GUIDANCE U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 Heading should not be introduced in training sessions at this age. The Foundation Phase DNA aims to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for young children. Priority at this age is fun engagement and the mastery of...
by GRF Admin | Sep 14, 2022 | Coaching, headline news, News, Parents
The FA want to hear the opinions of everyone involved in Youth football, whether that is directly (e.g. as a coach, a manager, a parent of a youth player, a match official, a club or league admin role, etc) or indirectly (e.g. a spectator, in a previous role, etc)....
