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Tackle Dummy
From 199.00 €
- size: 130×40, 150×40 cm
- cylinder shape with the base of a circle
- quality Line Options: Premium/Economy
- set of handles that allow you to use the item as a blocking shield
Description
Tackle Dummy — Durable Contact Trainer for Safe Tackling, Blocking & Technique Development
The Tackle Dummy is a core piece of football training equipment designed to help athletes improve tackling form, striking technique, and controlled contact execution. Built with thick impact-absorbing foam and a rugged, weather-resistant exterior, this dummy allows players to perform high-intensity reps while protecting their bodies from excessive collision stress. Coaches rely on tackle dummies to simulate upright opponents while ensuring players maintain proper mechanics at all stages of contact.
A Tackle Dummy is used to:
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Teach fundamental tackling technique—shoulder contact, wrap-up, and drive
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Develop safe approach mechanics, pad level, and footwork before impact
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Train blocking form, hand placement, and leverage work for linemen
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Allow athletes to practice finishing tackles without engaging another player
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Support high-rep technique sessions in a controlled and consistent environment
Importance for Player Safety
Tackle Dummy training significantly enhances player protection by:
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Reducing player-to-player collisions, which lowers the risk of head, shoulder, and neck injuries
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Absorbing impact, helping protect athletes during full-speed tackling drills
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Promoting safer technique, such as keeping the head up and leading with the shoulder
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Preventing repetitive strain, as the dummy distributes force evenly across the contact surface
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Supporting safe skill progression, especially for youth and developing athletes learning tackling fundamentals
Because the dummy is stable yet forgiving, players can train hard while minimizing injury risk.
Example Drills with Tackle Dummy
- Form Tackle Drill – Players break down, drive through the dummy with proper shoulder contact, and finish with wrap-up steps.
- Angle Tackle Drill – The dummy is positioned at various angles, allowing athletes to practice pursuit, leverage, and clean contact execution.
- Strike & Shed Drill – Defenders engage the dummy with correct hand placement and then work to shed and pursue downfield.
- Open-Field Breakdown Drill – Players approach the stationary dummy, sink their hips, and practice making controlled, balanced tackles.
- Lineman Strike Drill – Athletes deliver powerful, controlled hits to simulate initial contact in blocking or defensive line play.
Tackle Dummies are key equipment products together with Hand Shields and Pop Up Dummies in every team set.
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