As research continues to suggest a link between heading in football and the development of neurodegenerative disease authorities have begun to act. New guidelines have been introduced at every level of the game to limit heading.

However, with heading set to remain part of competitive fixtures, ensuring players are trained in order to head the ball safely remains an issue. Manchester-based virtual reality company Rezill has developed a new training system, Rezzil Player 22, that creates a low impact training environment and could become key to supporting players develop safe and effective heading techniques.

Click on the picture below to watch the latest feature discussing the topic with Sky Sports News presenter Nik Hobbs, Rezzil founder Andy Etches and SSA Director John Mulcahy

Andy Etches of Rezzil showing Nic Hobbs of Sky Sports News how the new Rezzil Player 22 system can help reduce heading impacts while still supporting technique and skill development