1. Parents of football atheltes
Expert Tackling
Parents of football atheltes
By: Eddie Hamilton

2. Basic tackling techniques
These three placements are crucial to basic tackling
Arm
Helmet
Foot

3. Foot placement Foot closest to the ball carrier has to be forward
Foot farthest away from the ball carrier should not be forward
This allows the tackler to attack the ball carrier’s nearest hip

4. Eyes Up Chin Helmet Helmet Placement
Emphasis on being able to see the ball carrier
Chin
Parallel with the ground
Helmet
Pointed towards the nearest sideline

5. Arm placement Shoot arms from the hips Wrap firmly around ball carrier
Grab the back of the jersey

6. From rugby to american football
Some rugby tackling techniques are beginning to make their way into American football
Hawk Roll Tackle
Hawk Tackle

7. Hawk tackle

8. Hawk tackle foot placement
Feet centered
Inside foot centered under the tackler
Use leverage

9. Hawk tackle helmet placement
Eyes to the thighs
Chin parallel to ground

10. Hawk tackle arm placement
If ball is in vulnerable position strip the ball
Wrap around and grab back of jersey

11. Hawk roll tackle
Usually used for a long range tackle so you can roll through the tackle

12. Hawk roll tackle foot placement
Feet centered
Inside foot centered under the tackler
Use leverage

13. Hawk roll tackle helmet placement
Eyes to the thighs
Look past your opponent
Tackle through them so you can roll

14. Hawk roll tackle arm placement
Shoot both arms towards thighs
Squeeze and crocodile roll

15. Profile tackle Tackle near peck of the ball player with your shoulder
Wrap up ball carrier
Drive for 5 yards

16. Profile tackle foot placement
Feet centered
Inside foot centered under the tackler
Use leverage

17. Profile tackle helmet placement
Helmet to chest plate
Eyes burn through middle of offensive oppenent

18. Profile tackle arm placement
Wrap around center of the body
Squeeze and lift trunk of the body

19. Helmet to Helmet
Helmet to helmet tackle is illegal and can lead to a fine
Can lead to concussions and other life threatening injuries
Don’t duck your head, always keep your chin parallel to the ground

20. how to avoid injuries during tackling
All levels of football recently made cut blocking illegal
Avoid putting too much pressure on your head because it can cause neck and back injuries
Improper foot placement can lead to tears and sprains