tackling dummy
Padded practice opponent
A tackling dummy is a padded cylinder or human-shaped form used in football practice, allowing players to practice tackles and blocks without hitting another person.
The dummy absorbs impact while protecting both the tackler and eliminating injury risk to a practice partner: The defense spent an hour hitting the tackling dummy.
- footballField sport with goals
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- offensive lineFootball's protective forward squad
- foamBubble-filled substance
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- military gearuniform, rifle, boots, combat boots, ammunition
inanimate vs. animate target
tackling dummyreal person
ball carrier · moving target · sparring partner · running back · teammate
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