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What Are NFL Helmets Made Of?

The choice of materials in NFL helmets directly impacts their ability to shield players from harm while maintaining comfort and functionality. These materials are carefully selected to ensure that helmets not only meet safety standards but also enhance performance on the field.

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How to Tackle in football?

Tackling is one of the most essential defensive skills in soccer, enabling players to regain possession and disrupt the opponent's attack. Mastering proper tackling techniques is crucial to avoid fouls and maintain control on the field. This article explains how to tackle effectively in soccer with clear, actionable steps to enhance your defensive game.

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How to Break Tackles in Football?

Key techniques like lowering your center of gravity, using the stiff arm, executing spin moves, and juking defenders can help you break free from tackles. Learning and perfecting these methods is essential for any player looking to elevate their game and make a significant impact on the field.

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How to Teach Tackling?

A well-executed tackle not only protects the tackler and the opponent but also contributes to the overall success of the team. Focusing on the correct form, including head and neck safety, proper body positioning, and follow-through, is essential in coaching players to become skilled and confident tacklers.

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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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COMPANY NEWS

April 16, 2024
A New Chapter in Innovation and Commitment at Atavus Football 

We are thrilled to share that our own Kerry Carter has assumed the role of CEO at Atavus Football since January of this year.

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May 9, 2023
Atavus Becomes Official Tackle Analytics Provider of National Junior College Athletic Association

We are excited to announce our new partnership agreement with the National Junnior to become the Official Tackle Analytics Provider of NJCAA football.

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February 15, 2022
Utilizing Atavus Tackling to Reduce Targeting in College Football

Atavus analysis tracks head contact, head positioning, and spine alignment on every tackle attempted. We believe that identifying these incidents is the beginning. We support behavior change that can be enacted by coaches in order to address this issue at the source and reduce overall incidents of head contact in tackling, period.

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February 9, 2022
Combating the Decline In High School Sports Participation

With safety being the largest concern in Football, Atavus looks to help address some of the areas of concern through our safe tackling programs.

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February 2, 2022
Investing In Young Athletes

We talk a lot about football and tackling, but we are always supportive of brands that are using their platform to empower youth to pursue any sport. We believe in the power of sports.

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December 21, 2021
Individual Tackle Assessment

Atavus' ITA's are a comprehensive analysis of performance, safety, and execution of the technical elements involved in tackling.

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December 13, 2021
Tacklytics - Taking Tackling to the Next Level

Atavus' tackling analytics is not just about data. We look at every aspect of a play, from the pre-contact pursuit to the finishing elements of contact. We aggregate the data and look for impactful moments that offer actionable insights for coaches and athletes. The goal is to go beyond made vs. missed tackles and create a feedback mechanism that helps coaches communicate and athletes improve and develop tackling skills.

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December 6, 2021
Inside the Program Assessment

o know if and how a team is progressing, we must baseline a team's performance. The program assessment offers a snapshot of a team's performance, strengths, weaknesses and then prescribes a path to measurable improvement.

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MEDIA CENTER

May 9, 2023
Atavus Becomes Official Tackle Analytics Provider of National Junior College Athletic Association

We are excited to announce our new partnership agreement with the National Junnior to become the Official Tackle Analytics Provider of NJCAA football.

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March 21, 2023
Atavus Educational Program Aimed to Improve Youth Football Safety: A blog around coaching and education of the sport.

The numbers are startling. Participation in youth football has dropped dramatically since 2010 and it's no secret why this is happening: safety concerns have led many parents to worry about their children getting injured. At Atavus, we understand that safety is a significant concern and we it's our mission to improve player safety and tackling education through our various programs, tools, and services.

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February 15, 2022
Utilizing Atavus Tackling to Reduce Targeting in College Football

Atavus analysis tracks head contact, head positioning, and spine alignment on every tackle attempted. We believe that identifying these incidents is the beginning. We support behavior change that can be enacted by coaches in order to address this issue at the source and reduce overall incidents of head contact in tackling, period.

Read More
February 9, 2022
Combating the Decline In High School Sports Participation

With safety being the largest concern in Football, Atavus looks to help address some of the areas of concern through our safe tackling programs.

Read More
February 2, 2022
Investing In Young Athletes

We talk a lot about football and tackling, but we are always supportive of brands that are using their platform to empower youth to pursue any sport. We believe in the power of sports.

Read More
December 21, 2021
Individual Tackle Assessment

Atavus' ITA's are a comprehensive analysis of performance, safety, and execution of the technical elements involved in tackling.

Read More
December 13, 2021
Tacklytics - Taking Tackling to the Next Level

Atavus' tackling analytics is not just about data. We look at every aspect of a play, from the pre-contact pursuit to the finishing elements of contact. We aggregate the data and look for impactful moments that offer actionable insights for coaches and athletes. The goal is to go beyond made vs. missed tackles and create a feedback mechanism that helps coaches communicate and athletes improve and develop tackling skills.

Read More
December 6, 2021
Inside the Program Assessment

o know if and how a team is progressing, we must baseline a team's performance. The program assessment offers a snapshot of a team's performance, strengths, weaknesses and then prescribes a path to measurable improvement.

Read More
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