The new guidance, which is specifically focused on training sessions where the majority of heading occurs, has been designed to meet the requirements of each level of English football. The guidance will be applicable to clubs in the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, the National League System, the Women’s Football Pyramid Tiers 3 and below, all grassroots football, and across the England national teams.

The new heading guidance has been agreed between the FA, Premier League, EFL, the PFA and the LMA.

The guidance for adult amateur grassroots football is specifically tailored for this level of the game, with the aim to reduce overall exposure to heading without compromising development of technique and the role heading plays in the English game.

These recommendations have been developed to protect player welfare. As further research is undertaken the guidance will be reviewed and updated to reflect increased understanding.

It is recommended that heading practice is limited to ten headers per session and only one session a week where heading practice is included. Players should be responsible for monitoring their own heading activity. This new heading guidance for the adult amateur game follows the FA’s introduction of heading guidance in youth football in February 2020 which has also been updated.

You can find the updated guidance by clicking the links below:
Amateur game heading guidance
FA heading guidelines in youth football
FA concussion guidelines