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Post by groundchuck on Nov 24, 2008 7:50:24 GMT -6
Pros and Cons to using a 1-man tackling sled to teach fundamentals in practice?
We don't have one. Thinking about buying one.
Good brand?
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Post by PSS on Nov 24, 2008 8:35:57 GMT -6
I like the World Sporting Goods "pop-up" style. It has a roll bar in the middle so that it pops back up on its own. It is light, however, you can add weight to it. I have used others, but this model gives the best angle for hip rotation and leg drive on contact. This is the best reason for using a tackling sled is to get the proper hip rotation into the tackle, followed by leg drive. If I'm not mistaken this model is somewhat affordable, and it is very durable. www.worldsportinggoods.com/pages.php?page=04/04/07/5139862 |
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Post by outlawjoseywales on Nov 24, 2008 9:33:47 GMT -6
I like the Pop-ones the best.
I also like the one with a sled-like base, it's lighter for younger players too. It will spin around if not tackled properly.
Several warnings here.
I don't know the brand here, but I'm seen them in magazines, but the kind with the long tubular base is what I'm talking about.
This one has been terrible for us. It's designed for college not high school, and I've seen FSU's Dlinemen do great drills with it. But it is desiged to be picked up and driven back NOT put on the ground. It was way too heavy for most of my kids.
And the dummy will eventually spin around inside of itself and make is nearly impossible to put the dummy back on it.
Because some coaches originally thought it was SUPPOSED to be put on the ground. It isn't, a couple of kids got hurt on it doing that.
I hate the thing, but it's the one we have. About 5 years ago the former HC bought it, without consulting anyone-of course.
Anyway, I've seen my underclassmen bounce off the thing, and since it isn't designed to be brought to the ground, some of them do anyway.
Do your research. OJW
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Post by coachwoodall on Nov 24, 2008 9:38:34 GMT -6
anyone using the S-Advantage sleds? I like the concept of it give you a more realistic man on man simulation.
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Post by coachd5085 on Nov 24, 2008 9:42:40 GMT -6
I have never really seen the advantages of a tackling sled. Prefer using actual humans.
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Post by htownoc on Nov 24, 2008 9:47:12 GMT -6
We have the S-advantage sled. I love it- it forces low pad level and promotes proper extension and leg drive. Ours does not pop up on its own- we have the kids place it upright after each tackle.
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Post by superpower on Nov 24, 2008 11:21:26 GMT -6
I like the World Sporting Goods "pop-up" style. It has a roll bar in the middle so that it pops back up on its own. It is light, however, you can add weight to it. I have used others, but this model gives the best angle for hip rotation and leg drive on contact. This is the best reason for using a tackling sled is to get the proper hip rotation into the tackle, followed by leg drive. If I'm not mistaken this model is somewhat affordable, and it is very durable. www.worldsportinggoods.com/pages.php?page=04/04/07/5139862This is a great teaching tool. I have used it at two different schools. It really helped with our tackling this year. |
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Post by ajreaper on Nov 24, 2008 14:58:39 GMT -6
anyone using the S-Advantage sleds? I like the concept of it give you a more realistic man on man simulation. We have one and I really like it. |
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Post by midlineqb on Nov 24, 2008 20:23:55 GMT -6
I have used the Gilman 1-man sled. Great for tackling and if you want to add weight you unscrew the ends of the runners and add sand. We would tackle, drive, and turn it over on it's side. If you don't hit it square it will turn on you. It helps with bringing the hips to turn it on it's side.
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