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Science-based approach to better and safer tackling
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Dan Cottrell / Dr Sharief Hendricks
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Season 1
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Episode 5
Dr Sharief Hendricks outlines his research team’s findings on tackling. He says that, through in-depth video analysis, he has found: The key attributes to a safe and effective tackle. A step-by-step method of coaching that tackle. He tell us that: The best tackles are both powerful and safe. That technical understanding by coaches is the biggest barrier to progression. Tackle pads have a limited role to play in tackle progression. That you can improve tackling with the right conditioning. You can read more about his work at:
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