Size and Speed of Athletes

Detroit Lions linebacker Nadamukong Suh took part in a study by ESPN’s sports science lab. They discovered that within ten yards Suh could generate 3200 lbs. of force on a tackle. That much pressure directed towards an opponent’s head will more than likely end with a concussion.  We need to teach these athletes at a young age the proper way to tackle and to absorbed hits. When hitting you lead with your shoulder not your head and the point of contact needs to be at the midsection not the head. When receiving a hit you need to keep your head up and lean into the opponents with your shoulder not your head. These technics will not stop all the concussions in sports, but a significant amount of them