✋The NFL wants to change the game in a safer direction
🛑The hip drop tackle has a disproportionate volume of injuries
💰Enforcement via fines may not be the best approach
🏈Tackling can be done without the hip drop technique
🚫Completely eliminating these plays is impossible
Why did the NFL ban the hip drop tackle?
—The hip drop tackle has a high rate of injuries, hence the NFL's decision to ban it.
Is it possible to tackle without the hip drop technique?
—Yes, it is possible to tackle without using the hip drop technique.
Why does the NFL enforce fines for the hip drop tackle?
—The fines serve as a deterrent to change player behavior and reduce the occurrence of the hip drop tackle.
What are the consequences of the ban on the hip drop tackle?
—The ban results in a 15-yard penalty and fines imposed on players who use the hip drop technique.
Can the ban on the hip drop tackle completely eliminate those plays?
—No, it is impossible to 100% eliminate these plays due to the nature of the game and split-second decision-making.
00:00The NFL has banned the hip drop tackle and imposed penalties and fines.
01:20The ban aims to reduce injuries as the hip drop tackle has a high rate of injuries.
02:26Enforcement via fines may not be the best approach to tackle the issue.
03:13Tackling can be done without using the hip drop technique.
05:32Completely eliminating these plays is impossible due to the nature of the game.
