Integrating Safer Tackling Cues in the Weight Room
by Jace A. Derwin, CSCS, RSCC
NSCA Coach
April 2014
Vol 3, Issue 2
Integrating weight room cues that are more consistent with those used to reinforce safer tackling techniques on the field may help with athlete retention and buy-in, and prevent potential confusion.
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