Poor Form Tackling - was 'Rugby Injuries'

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Hmmmm. So what you are saying then Mel, is that maybe American footballers

at all levels should perhaps take more training out of Rugby's book, than

where they are going now?

I am the first to admit my tackling sucks, being a big slow sucker (O + D

line). But I have also seen way to many people " bounce off " a tackle due to

the protective gear that we wear.

I play on a Perth (Australia) Bronco's Team, and we are the woodenspooners

of the league. We play with around 13 people on our team (Last game was 11

!!!) so injuries are too common in our team. ( I Play 4 main positions,

D'end, O'Tackle, Middle Linebacker and Center - Obviously not all at the same

time).

Anyone have any good tackling drills, and/or training drills for off season

training for American football (or rugby if it helps!!)?

Cull

Perth, Western Australia

Proud Perth Bronco

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Your comments comparing the tackling approach of American footballers and

rugby players was most relevant. It would certainly appear as if the

dependence on protective clothing and helmet has caused tackling technique

to suffer in American football. Long range flying dive tackles on a ball

carrying offensive team player who is faster than a defensive player are

very rare and often allow touchdowns to be scored, whereas a wing trying

this in rugby would often be heavily taken down from a distance.

I really enjoy American football and several of the Broncos periodically

visit my facility, but it frustrates me no end when I see tackling

deficiencies letting other teams score.

Dr Mel C Siff

Denver, USA

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