Are there heading limits for U14 players?
Guideline- USA
- US Youth Soccer
- Under 14
- Club soccer
- IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27
- 2026-27 season
- Coaches
US Soccer doesn't restrict heading in U14 games. Its heading recommendations only cover younger age groups:
| Age group | US Soccer recommendation |
|---|---|
| U11 and younger | No heading in practices or games |
| U12 and U13 | Heading training limited to 30 minutes per week, with no more than 15-20 headers per player per week |
| All ages | Coaches should teach and emphasize proper heading technique |
US Soccer frames these as recommendations to its youth members, so state associations and leagues can set stricter heading rules of their own.
Updated 21 Oct 2026