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 |