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[Ann Proctor-Brown]

It was only certain age groups who couldnt head a ball.

 

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[Essexrobbie]

When at secondary school back in the 70's, we didn't play with a leather ball until we were in the higher years of school and up until then it was always with a lighter plastic ball. It meant that it was easier to get the ball off the ground thus you could home your heading skills at an earlier age. When we played in the yard or school field at break times, you'd have one goal and a couple of kids putting crosses in all the time to head. Nowadays the children play with leather balls from the earliest age, which gives them no heading practice and skills what so ever.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

When at secondary school back in the 70's, we didn't play with a leather ball until we were in the higher years of school and up until then it was always with a lighter plastic ball. It meant that it was easier to get the ball off the ground thus you could home your heading skills at an earlier age. When we played in the yard or school field at break times, you'd have one goal and a couple of kids putting crosses in all the time to head. Nowadays the children play with leather balls from the earliest age, which gives them no heading practice and skills what so ever.

Not sure @Ann Proctor-Brown was after a serious reply Robbie. More of a fishing expedition.