Summary of tackle factors signifi cantly (p<0.01) increasing the propensity for ball carriers and tacklers to be injured
| Risk factor | Aspect of risk factor increasing the player’s propensity for injury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball carrier | Tacklers | |
| Pretackle | ||
| Playing position | – | Midfield back |
| Speed into tackle | High | High |
| Tackle | ||
| Type | Collision | Collision |
| Body region struck | Head/neck | Head/neck |
| Impact force | High | High |