Tackling

[IndianFan]

I understand the seriousness of the health risks in football and am all for safety, but am also convinced that the changes in tackling techniques have given the advantage to runners. You're not going to stop a strong runner by shoulder and arm tackling them. A tackler needs to get his body, head included, and full leverage in front of the runner and stop his downfield momentum.

YAC (yards after contact) should be changed to YAT (yards after touched).

Why the top college teams are rethinking tackling

Rules changes, safety measures and spread offenses have forced coaches to overhaul their approach to one of the most elemental facets of football.

www.si.com

 

[IndianFan]

PNG needs to improve tackling to secure 1st win - Port Arthur News

PORT NECHES — Port Neches-Groves will be looking for its first win of the young football season when the Indians take on United on Friday in Beaumont. After erasing a 20-0 deficit against the Memorial Titans, only to lose 38-32 in overtime, PNG’s Indians will play against a Timberwolves team...

m.panews.com

 

[prepballfan]

Tackling is something we should see improve with some live action

 

[IndianFan]

Adjusting to game speed and hitting, yes. But technique is learned and practiced. The safer technique is resulting in poor tackling at every level of the game. University of Texas is one of the best examples.