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What is Tackling in Football? 

Tackling is governed by specific rules that ensure player safety, such as using proper form to avoid dangerous hits. A successful tackle requires balance, precision, and adherence to these rules to maintain a fair and competitive game.

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Effective Tackling in Football

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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Comprehensive Guide to Football Tackling Drills

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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Hip-Drop Tackle Ban: Navigating the Complexities and Ensuring Player Safety

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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Uncovering the Root Causes Stunting Tackling - And How to Fix Them

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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Implementing Cohesive Tackling Systems Across All Levels

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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Atavus Tacklytics High School Clients See Major Defensive Improvements in 2023

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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Spring Football Edition: How to improve your tackling techniques during spring practice 

Spring practice is the perfect time for tackling drills because you can implement new techniques and skills in a controlled teaching environment that reduces the risk of injuries on your players' part.

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COMPANY NEWS

November 22, 2021
Tackling. Elevated

Atavus exists to develop the confidence of athletes so that they become better tacklers and safer tacklers. Our goal is to empower coaches with a streamlined approach to teaching and evaluating tackling performance and safety. 

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August 19, 2019
Atavus Extends Commitment to Texas High School Football for Improved Player Safety

The University Interscholastic League and the Texas High School Coaches Association Sign Five-Year Extension with Atavus to Provide Mandatory Tackling Certification to Texas Coaches John Gallagher, Aug. 19th 2019 Seattle, WA – August 20, 2019 – Atavus, the leader in football coach education and tackling assessment, announced today that it has signed a contract extension […]

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August 8, 2019
Southern Methodist University Football Selects Atavus to Help Improve Tackling Performance and Safety

The Mustangs Bring Additional Focus to Tackling with Shoulder-led Technique, Analysis of Game and Practice Film, and Measurement of On-Field Performance Taylor Kempf, Aug. 8th 2019 Seattle, WA – August 8, 2019 – Atavus, the leader in football coach education and tackling assessment, announced that Southern Methodist University (SMU) football has selected Atavus to provide […]

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August 6, 2019
Central Texas Youth Football League Chooses Atavus to Provide Certification in Safer Tackling Technique

Youth Association Following the Lead of Texas High School Coaches Association and Requiring all Coaches be Certified in Atavus Shoulder-led Tackling by August 31, 2019 John Gallagher, Aug. 6th 2019 Seattle, WA — August 6, 2019 — Atavus, the leader in football coach education and tackling assessment, announced today that they have been chosen by […]

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July 22, 2019
Atavus and The California Youth Football Alliance Raise the Tackling Standard for Youth Football

Partnership with CAYFA Enables Youth Football Coaches to Access Leading Edge Tackling Education and Certification Across California John Gallagher, Jul. 22nd 2019 Atavus, the leader in football coach education and tackling assessment, and the California Youth Football Alliance (CAYFA) today announced a partnership to bring the Atavus Tackle System to youth football coaches in California […]

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July 20, 2019
Georgia Independent School Association Selects Atavus as Official and Exclusive Tackling Certification Provider

Association Helping Lead the Way Toward a Safer Game by Mandating All Football Coaches Successfully Certify on Atavus Tackling Techniques by August 1, 2020 John Gallagher, Jul. 30th 2019 Seattle, WA — July 30, 2019 — Atavus, the leader in football coach education and tackling assessment, announced today that they have been selected by the […]

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July 18, 2019
Atavus Kicks off Statewide Tackling Certification for Texas High School Coaches

Certification to begin in the first-of-its-kind statewide program presented by the Texas High School Coaches Association and the University Interscholastic League Atavus Team, Jul. 18th 2019 In a first-of-its-kind step towards increasing safety among high school football players, the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Atavus are set to […]

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July 16, 2019
Introducing Atavus Edge

Atavus Edge launches, bringing techniques for more wins and increased player safety to coaches with easy online purchase John Gallagher, Jul. 16th 2019 When Atavus introduced our shoulder-led tackling technique three years ago, our goal was to help coaches prepare athletes to play a safer and more effective game of football. In the early days […]

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MEDIA CENTER

November 22, 2021
Tackling. Elevated

Atavus exists to develop the confidence of athletes so that they become better tacklers and safer tacklers. Our goal is to empower coaches with a streamlined approach to teaching and evaluating tackling performance and safety. 

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August 19, 2019
Atavus Extends Commitment to Texas High School Football for Improved Player Safety

The University Interscholastic League and the Texas High School Coaches Association Sign Five-Year Extension with Atavus to Provide Mandatory Tackling Certification to Texas Coaches John Gallagher, Aug. 19th 2019 Seattle, WA – August 20, 2019 – Atavus, the leader in football coach education and tackling assessment, announced today that it has signed a contract extension […]

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July 18, 2019
Atavus Kicks off Statewide Tackling Certification for Texas High School Coaches

Certification to begin in the first-of-its-kind statewide program presented by the Texas High School Coaches Association and the University Interscholastic League Atavus Team, Jul. 18th 2019 In a first-of-its-kind step towards increasing safety among high school football players, the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Atavus are set to […]

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