Good reading for the common football fan

[IndianFan]

How to Tackle in Football (7-Step Guide)

Proper tackling form allows players to avoid injury and tackle effectively. This is a step-by-step guide on how to tackle in football.

footballadvantage.com

 

[IndianFan]

5 exercises to improve tackling fundamentals

Practice makes perfect when it comes to tackling form, and these workout exercises will strengthen the muscles needed to make the play.

blogs.usafootball.com

 

[IndianFan]

Very interesting perspective.

Breaking Down the Art Form of Tackling in the NFL

With concussion litigation taking place all over the country from former NFL players, the league has changed the rules to take shots to the head out of the NFL ...

bleacherreport.com

 

[IndianFan]

And finally, see some action video as the Seattle Seahawks share their technique and approach.

Seahawks on tape: Seattle showing the NFL how to hit with new rules

K.J. Wright laid down the boom against the Minnesota Vikings and poor Stefon Diggs. Yet the reaction to the hit from the FOX 9 announcers was revealing about the current state of football: Paul...

www.fieldgulls.com

 

[Indian99]

Nice! Wish our defense had all this reading material to start the season...they must’ve read it going into that last game though!

 

[IndianFan]

Being someone who has broken other players bones and hit so hard that I would see stars on many occasions, I cannot relate to or accept lightweight tackling on the football field. But I do recognize the awareness and concern of brain injuries. In the ‘old days’ a good old ‘slobber knocker’ hit was the ultimate goal. Maybe that’s not a good idea any longer, but the fundamental techniques remain much the same with more emphasis on using pads rather than helmet on contact. There still must be some force behind the tackle to stop the runners momentum, or be run over. And you’ve got to wrap up and play through the tackle. This has to become second nature and is only achievable through repetition!

 

[IndianFan]

It’s also interesting to observe rugby tackling. Same concepts. This really emphasizes that footwork, being in the right position with a solid base, and tackling through the runner is ideal