A recent study on soccer players found that heading a soccer ball can impair cognitive function and disrupt the organization of neural processes associated with this activity. The findings were published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Soccer heading is a technique where players use their foreheads to strike and direct the ball. It is commonly used for passing, scoring goals, and defensive clears. Effective heading requires precise timing, positioning, and the ability to generate power and accuracy with the head. Players often practice heading through drills that enhance their ability to j…