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WSJ article about Rugby Tackling

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September 16, 2015 at 10:26am
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As the title indicates, the Wall Street Journal ran an article titled "What the NFL Can Learn From Rugby". The article discusses the difference between tackling in football versus rugby, as well as American Football teams that have adopted the strategy. The two most prominent are the Seattle Seahawks as well as the Buckeyes. An interesting point from Chris Ash:

But at a time when fears about contact and hits to the head have put football under pressure over its safety record, Ohio State defensive coordinator Chris Ash says shifting from highlight-reel hits to a more technique-focused style of tackling makes sense. “It’s not only a more effective way to tackle, it’s a safer way to tackle,” said Ash, who was instrumental in the Buckeyes’ transition to rugby tackling last year.

The rest of the article details more points about tackling from the Buckeyes as well as the strategy adopted by the Seahawks, MSU Spartans, among others.

 

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