California Assemblyman proposes youth tackle football ban
If this bill is passed, children under the age of 12 would be prohibited from playing tackle football in California.
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The study also recommends high schools and colleges use Dartmouth-style practice methods.
New study suggests those who started tackle football before age 12 experienced cognitive issues over 13 years earlier
"Those who played tackle football before age 12 had cognitive issues arise 13.39 years earlier, and behavioral and mood problems 13.28 years earlier than those who began to play at 12 or older."
Illinois may be first to ban younger children from playing tackle football
While not connected with this bill, soccer is potentially undergoing similar changes regarding banning heading for younger children.