Heading biomechanics in female football: A systematic scoping review
Antonio Cicchella,
QIngguang Liu,
Shinting Chen
et al.
Abstract:Heading is a key skill in soccer. Research on heading focused mostly on males and young players, but it has been rarely investigated in female soccer players. Play scenario, training level, anthropometrics, frequency and intensity of headings, and long-term outcomes, such as vigilance and neuro-cognitive condition, are of interest for injury prevention. This systematic review aims to survey available knowledge about heading biomechanics in female football players to identify possible weakness and issues for fu… Show more
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