Tackling Fundamentals
Philosophy on Tackling and Contact Positions
Tackling is a fundamental component of football, and at AJF, we are committed to providing athletes and their guardians with the safest and most effective techniques for tackling, blocking, and getting off of blocks. We emphasize the importance of practicing these drills and fundamentals daily to promote both skill development and the safety of our athletes.
Dedication to Excellence
AJF invests in teaching and learning:
- Providing Guardian Caps to all tackle athletes.
- AJF staff clinics with Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School coaching staffs.
- Scheme
- Tackle Cues
- Drills
- AJF staff clinics with current AJF coaches to teach blocking, block destruction, and tackling progressions.
- AJF staff is dedicated to teaching and learning to simplify the game so the athletes can play freely. We will use the cues below to minimize thinking and cluster fundamentals when contact occurs in the game.
- CLOSE IT - FIT IT - FINISH IT
