Scottish football bans heading on day before and after matches

Scottish football bans heading on day before and after matches

Scottish clubs are being told to limit heading in training (Steve Welsh/PA)

Scottish clubs are to be told players should not head the ball in the days immediately before and after games.

The new guidelines from the Scottish Football Association come following further research into concussion and the impact heading in training has on the brain.

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