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Coaches teach players how to tackle correctly. Players should not hit one another in the head. Instead, they should grab a player at the hips. Then, they push the player to the ground. This method causes fewer injuries and keeps players safe.

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Every pro football team has a group of trainers. Their job is to help injured players. In this picture, the trainers are helping Ronald Darby of the Philadelphia Eagles. Darby tore ligaments in his knee during a game in 2018.

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Making Connections

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Football is a very physical sport. Would you ever want to play football? Why or why not?

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Have you read about the risks of playing other sports? How do the risks of playing football compare?

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Millions of people play football each year. Why do you think they play the game even though it can be dangerous?

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