{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762401.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":762401,"attributes":{"action":"Review the introduction of kick-ins and dribble ons in grass roots football.","background":"We call on the Government to review the recent introduction of kick-ins in grassroots youth football, replacing traditional throw-ins, due to concerns around player safety, inconsistent enforcement, and negative impacts on football development.","additional_details":"From the 25/26 season, grassroots youth leagues replaced throw-ins with kick-ins and dribble-ons to increase ball time. kick-ins allow far more power, with balls often driven into crowded areas, raising the risk of injury. The change encourages long-ball football over skills development, while inconsistent control has caused confusion and unfair advantages. Coaches and parents are concerned, and a national review is needed to assess whether this rule is suitable for children’s football.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-24T21:12:40.237Z","updated_at":"2026-03-26T12:23:44.210Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-26T12:23:44.213Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-24T22:26:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about the rules for grassroots football are a matter for England Football, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}