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In 2011 Derek Sheely died after suffering a brain injury during preseason practice
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Beginning in 2013 , ejection from the game is part of the penalty for violation of targeting. Targeting is a hit on a defenseless player or contact with the crown of the helmet.
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The NFL provided data that showed 25 players were fined for hits on defenseless players in 2013. 40 were fined for the same penatly in 2012.
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Launch- a player leaving his feet to attack an opponent. Leading with helment, forearm,fist, hand or elbow to attackt withcontact at the head area. Also a risk of a foul would be lowering the head before attacking by iniating contact with the crown of the helmet.
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NCAA releases guidelines for concussion safety - inclusing limiting live contact football racticies to 2 per week during the season.
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Do not lead with your head.
Lower your target -don't go for head or neck area
Tackle: Heads up and wrap up -
NFL football player Clark was fined 55,000 for talcking to low causing a season-ending injury. Since then the NFL players suggested the creation of a hit zone for defenders from mid-thigh to upper shoulders.
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The NCAA, faces multiple concussion lawsuits. So the guidelines address contact at football practice, independent medical care for all althletes, and best practices to diagnose and manage concussions
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