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Heading in Female Soccer: A Scoping Systematic Review
Yinhao Shen1, Shinting Chen1, Qingguang Liu1
1International College of Football, Tongji University, No.1239, Siping Road, Yangpu, Shanghai 200092, China.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 27, 2024
Summary
Research on heading in female soccer is limited, with sparse data making firm conclusions difficult. Future studies should focus on improving heading techniques for safety and skill development in women
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Heading is a critical soccer skill, yet under-researched in female athletes.
- Existing research predominantly focuses on male players and younger age groups.
- Limited data on female soccer players hinders comprehensive understanding of heading impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of existing literature on heading in female football.
- To identify knowledge gaps and areas for future research in female soccer heading.
- To explore the relationship between heading and various factors in female players.
Main Methods:
- A structured literature search was performed across major scientific databases.
- The review synthesized available data on heading frequency, intensity, and related outcomes.
- Analysis focused on identifying trends and limitations in current research.
Main Results:
- Research on heading in female soccer remains sparse, complicating definitive conclusions.
- Mild intensity heading appears not to pose significant danger; helmets offer no proven benefit.
- Heading is influenced by play state and player position, with high rotational velocities observed.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for more research into heading in female soccer.
- Future research should prioritize developing safer and more effective heading techniques and training.
- Understanding the long-term effects of heading on cognitive function in female players requires further investigation.
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