There is an easy way for the defender to avoid targeting when tackling. Make sure you aren’t looking at the ground when making contact. Defenders look at the ground to straighten out their neck to protect it when tackling with their helmet. If their eyes are facing forward then they’re not going to hit someone with their helmet force-ably. Everyone who plays rugby learns how to tackle without using their head and the technique works just fine in football.
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