The recent debate surrounding the “swivel/hip-drop” tackle has sparked heated discussions among players, coaches, and fans. With the NFL’s decision to ban this hip-drop tackle technique, we must approach the issue with a clear understanding of the tackle itself and the implications of this rule change.
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Subtle tackling flaws frequently emerge under game situations, causing extended drives, penalties, and explosive plays. Uncovering tackling deficiencies is a multifaceted challenge, but once identified accurately, it also catalyzes incredible improvements.
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In most programs, varsity schemes barely resemble youth fundamentals with little carryover year-to-year. This is why Atavus built Tacklytics – to supply integrated analysis on technique plus deliver just-in-time teaching adjustments through video review.
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At Atavus, we have analyzed the performance data of the 2023 season from over 172 games through our Tacklytics system. The numbers confirm what coaches have already seen – a significant improvement in defense due to better fundamentals.
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Tackling is the most important aspect of football, but it is also one of the most difficult to master. If you want to be a great tackler and positively impact your team, you need to know how to do it properly. We’ve got some tips below! Tackling is a critical component of football. It’s the
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We are excited to announce our new partnership agreement with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to become the Official Tackle Analytics Provider of NJCAA football. Atavus is the world’s leading authority on tackle performance, analysis, and coaching technique that combines innovative curriculum and actionable data with analysis from successful and experienced coaches in
Football is a highly strategic and skill-filled sport. With their years of experience, coaches are essential to any team’s success. What if coaches had access to even more data, insights, and information in order to make better decisions? The answer is football analytics. Coaches can improve their team’s performance by combining the precision and insight
The numbers are startling. Participation in youth football has dropped dramatically since 2010, with 1.25 million fewer kids playing football at all levels, in any form, across the country. That is a decline of nearly 30 percent — from about 3 million players to 2.2 million — according to an analysis of census data by
Table of Contents Create a universal language Identify and label tackle types Drill development Emphasize closing space Focus on proper strike timing Your team’s ability to tackle is one of the most critical factors in football. If you can’t tackle, you won’t be able to stop your opponents from scoring. Coaches often say that tackling
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Coaches and players want more data. Coaches want to know what players can do and how they will be able to help their team on the field. Players hope for playing time but also want to be in a system where they can showcase their skills and talents against worthy competition. High school coaches have