Proper Football Tackle formAges: 5 and upObjective: Teach youth how to tackle with proper form.By: Ryan Patrick

Step 1: BreakdownFeet shoulder width apartBack bent at 45 degreesWeight balanced on the balls of your feet

Step 2: Buzz your feetYou have to control your body, to control your body you must buzz your feet before contact

Step 3: The hitBreakdown position; knees bent, tail back, arch in back, neck against helmet, eyes up.

Step 4: FitNumbers on numbers, helmet to side of ball carrier, eyes to sky, upper body between ball carrier and goal line

Step 5: LockAt instant of contact, wrap arms around ball carriers arms, lift his shoulder pads off

Step 6: Liftforward thrust of hips drive your hips into his body this will create lift from the tackler

Step 7: DriveUse legs, upper body holds tight, move ball carrier back or to sideline

Head PlacementHead placement is very important, if placed incorrectly the person may get a severe concussion or even worse get paralyzed.Eyes upHead to the side of the ballKeep head up, do NOT show the crown (top) of the helmet

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