to teach him to use his forehead with the idea that he should be able to see the ball when he heads it. but, now there is an indirect free kick for the other team, and basically they are being taught not to use the head at all. well, what is the next part of their body that they may try and use - well, i think this would lead to more high kicks which could create a lot more dangerous play and develop potential bad habits. i agree with the comment above that there does not seem to be any clear cut evidence between brain damage and heading the 