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USA Football Introduces ‘Rookie Tackle’ as a Logical Bridge Between Flag Football and 11-Man Tackle
The learning curve in tackle football can be quite steep. The rules can seem complex, the playbook can be dizzying and finding the right position can be quite a challenge. [...]
New Documentary Series ‘Football for Life’ Shows You What it Takes to Build a High School Football Powerhouse
If you've wanted an inside look at a high school football powerhouse, you've got to check out Football for Life. Produced by USA Football, Football for Life is an episodic documentary [...]
INFOGRAPHIC: Why Lifting Form Is Even More Important Than You Think
Athletes in training typically think they are making progress when they use heavier weights. In fact, success is not measured by how much you can lift. It’s about how well [...]
The Shadowman: The Safest and Smartest Way to Practice Tackling
In football, poor tackling form causes countless serious injuries every single year. The only way to improve tackling technique is to perform hundreds of reps the right way, but when [...]
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Hacks to Perform Better in the Heat
Extreme heat can affect your body in ways you might not expect, and your performance can suffer as a result. Staying cool is necessary if you want to achieve your [...]
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Hydration Rules You Need to Know
Athletes might think they're hydrated when they’re not. Dehydration can not only cause you to perform at a lower level, but also do serious harm to your body. So how [...]
INFOGRAPHIC: Foods Athletes Should Avoid Before Games and Practices
Athletes like you need to know what to eat to get the most out of your workouts and to fuel up to perform at your highest level during games. Thankfully, [...]
These 3 Route-Running Drills Will Help You Get Open
To become a great receiver, you first have to become a great route-runner. Proper route-running technique is crucial for getting open and will help you pile up receiving yards even [...]
QB Skills and Drills: How to Master the Bubble Screen
The Bubble Screen is the Swiss Army knife of pass plays—it’s easy to deploy and can serve many different functions in an offensive playbook. For an inexperienced quarterback, the Bubble [...]
Russell Athletic Releases Wild New Shoulder Pads for Football Players
All photos via Russell Athletic Russell Athletic recently released its new CarbonTek shoulder pad system, which pretty much puts your current pads to shame. The outer shell is [...]