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Handfree Shield
179.00 €
- Jambo Handfree Shields come only in Premium Quality Line Option
- corpus like shape for proper hand positioning
Description
Hand-Free Shield — Innovative Shoulder-Engaged Contact Pad for Realistic Blocking & Tackling Mechanics
The Hand-Free Shield is a modern training pad designed to let athletes strike, drive, and engage using natural shoulder and body positioning—without holding the pad with their hands. Built with a secure strap or wearable harness, this shield frees the coach or partner’s hands, allowing defenders and blockers to train against a more realistic, moving target that behaves closer to an actual opponent. Because the user isn’t holding the pad, athletes learn to track hips, shoulders, and torso movement—just as they would during live play.
The Hand-Free Shield is used to:
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Teach proper shoulder-leverage tackling without hand interference
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Simulate a more lifelike opponent who moves, reacts, and absorbs force naturally
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Improve block destruction, hand fighting, and strike timing for linemen
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Allow coaches to move fluidly while presenting a safe, padded target
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Develop “fit, wrap, and finish” technique without worrying about pad grip or orientation
How It Differs From Standard Hand Shields
Hand-Free Shields offer several advantages over traditional hand-held pads:
- More Realistic Body Movement – Standard shields stay stiff and front-facing because the holder braces with their hands.
A hand-free version moves more like a real opponent’s upper body—twisting, rotating, and shifting naturally during contact. - Eliminates Artificial Hand Position – With no pad held out in front, athletes must find real striking surfaces (shoulder, chest, ribs), improving accuracy and instinct.
- Better for Shoulder-Lead Tackling – Traditional shields encourage arm-first contact from the holder. Hand-free shields allow athletes to practice shoulder-led form tackling without awkward pad angles.
- Frees the Coach or Partner’s Hands – This allows: Quick posture changes, hand-fighting simulations, direction cues or ball actions. Standard shields can’t offer this freedom.
- More Effective for Shedding & Escape Drills – Because the shield moves with the torso, athletes can practice shedding blocks in dynamic, realistic scenarios that standard shields don’t replicate.
Example Drills
- Shoulder-Leverage Tackle Drill – Athletes strike the shielded coach/partner with correct shoulder placement, wrap, and drive, reinforcing heads-up tackling form.
- Dynamic Fit-Up Drill – The shielded partner moves laterally or changes levels, forcing players to adjust pursuit angles and fit up correctly.
- Block Escape & Hand-Fighting Drill – The coach uses free hands to simulate offensive lineman movements while the athlete works on violent hands and shedding technique.
- Close-Quarters Combat Drill – Players engage in tight space, using proper pad level and leverage to control, steer, or disengage from the shielded partner.
- Angle & Redirect Drill – The shielded partner shifts direction at the last second, training defenders to break down, redirect, and finish the tackle with control.
Shields are key equipment products together with Step Over Bags and Pop Up Dummies in every team set.
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