The 10 Best Football Dummies

The SafeTackle Pro (around $307) has been designed to mimic the size, contours, and resistance of an opposing player, which helps training translate better to in-game performance. Dense, but forgiving, padding allows you to safely hit it at full force.

The five-inch-thick, impact-absorbing foam core of the Pro Down Collegiate Shield (around $38) is wrapped in a nylon-reinforced vinyl that can stand up to plenty of tackles without tearing or otherwise deteriorating. It is also easy to wipe clean after each use.

The Pro Down Round (around $143) comes in three different weights: 10, 13, and 20 pounds, and in two colors. Its three triple-reinforced handles allow you to grip from a variety of positions, so you can find the one that is most comfortable.

The Sports Unlimited Tackling Ring (about $380) comes in three sizes to suit people of all ages. It features elastic straps on the interior that you can use to keep a football in place, so your players can practice stripping and fumble drills, too.

The Goalrilla TR0002W (around $55) lets coaches stay safely in control while blocking full-force tackles. It's dense filling does a good job of absorbing the hit, so you shouldn't feel sore the next day, but it isn't so hard that it hurts players.

At 12 inches tall, the Pro Down Step Over (appx. $127) will teach players to lift those legs high, and really help to increase their speed and agility. Footwork drills with these are one of the best ways to build calf and quadriceps muscle strength.

While it is mainly designed for footwork drills, the Goalrilla Step Over (about $120) can also be used for tackle practice, if needed, so you are essentially getting two training aids in one. It has handles on the sides as well as the back for easy relocating.

The Combat Sports Blocking Pad (about $65) features a synthetic leather exterior that is both durable and easy to clean, so it should definitely last through a couple of seasons and not build up any funky odors, either, making players and coaches happy.

If you want to give your players something they can wrap their arms around when tackling, just like they do during real games, the Goalrilla Heavy-Duty Cylinder (appx. $110) is it. At a touch over four feet tall, you don't have to worry about them missing it and taking out your legs.

Coming for a budget-friendly price, the GoSports GS-BP-01 (appx. $40) is ideal for home use, allowing siblings, friends, or a parent and child to train effectively whenever they have time. It also works well as an MMA kick shield, if your child decides to switch sports.