{"product_id":"rae-crowther-junior-s-pop-up-tackler-football-tackling-sled-with-s-pad","title":"Rae Crowther Junior S Pop Up Tackler - Football Tackling Sled with S Pad","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRae Crowther Junior S Pop Up Tackler - Football Tackling Sled with S Pad\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Junior S Pop Up Tackler from Rae Crowther is a purpose-built tackling sled designed to bring realism and efficiency to every practice rep. Unlike standard cone-shaped dummies, the S-pad is sculpted to resemble an actual player - complete with a head, shoulders, and knees leaning forward - giving tacklers a true look and angle to work against. When driven to the ground, the sled's pop-up frame automatically uprights itself within seconds, keeping practice moving without any intervention from coaches or players.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nBuilt for junior-level athletes, this sled is heavy enough to provide real resistance at 115 lbs while remaining compact and easy to work around on the field. The S-pad is thick, foam-surrounded, and features a removable two-part protective cover, so both the pad and the athlete are protected rep after rep. It is an ideal tool for teaching proper tackle mechanics - lowering the center of gravity, closing space ear to ear, and driving through the ball carrier.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic S-Pad Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculpted to resemble a player leaning forward - head, shoulders, and knees - giving tacklers a realistic look and angle instead of a generic cone shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePop-Up Frame Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically uprights itself in seconds after being tackled to the ground, with no assist from players or coaches - maximizing rep efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaches Proper Tackling Mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages athletes to lower their center of gravity, close space to the ball carrier ear to ear, and make the tackle stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e115 lb Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy enough to provide real resistance and allow players to run their feet through contact, yet not overly wide or cumbersome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick, Protective Foam Padding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The S-pad fully surrounds the metal pad plate with foam, helping protect the tackler on impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Non-Slip Pad Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The S-pad does not slide on, so it does not slide off during hard contact - staying in place rep after rep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Two-Part Protective Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers and protects the foam interior when not in use, extending the life of the pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder Coated Black Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable powder coat finish protects the steel frame from rust and field wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Three Pad Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior S-pad available in Black, Royal, and Red to match team colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJunior Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scaled for younger athletes, making it the right fit for youth and junior-level football programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePad Color Options \u0026amp; Which to Choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack S-Pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic, neutral option that fits virtually any program. Great for teams that want a standard look or multi-team shared use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal S-Pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold royal blue pad - ideal for teams with blue as a primary or secondary school color, adding team-specific identity to practice equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed S-Pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vibrant red option for teams whose colors include red, helping reinforce team pride right on the practice field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free! Please email us at service@omahasportsandgames.com for a delivery ETA or to confirm shipping details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunior S Pop Up Tackler frame (powder coated black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunior S-Pad in your choice of color (Black, Royal, or Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable two-part protective pad cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nRae Crowther has been building football training equipment trusted by programs at every level, and the Junior S Pop Up Tackler reflects that legacy of quality and innovation. The automatic pop-up mechanism keeps your practice tempo high - no wasted time resetting the sled between reps. Coaches love that it teaches the right technique: getting low, closing space, and finishing the tackle with authority. The rugged steel frame and thick foam padding are built to handle the demands of daily practice, season after season. Whether you're running a youth league or developing the next generation of high school players, this sled is engineered to make every rep count. It's the kind of equipment that pays for itself in better-prepared athletes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPUT-JR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder coated black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePad Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior S-Pad (player-shaped foam pad)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Pad Colors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Royal, Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePad Cover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable two-part protective cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact us for assembly details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips freight; contact us for delivery ETA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow quickly does the sled pop back up after being tackled?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe pop-up frame is designed to upright itself within seconds of being driven to the ground - no coach or player needs to reset it. This keeps practice moving at a high tempo and allows athletes to get more quality reps in each session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat age or size athlete is the Junior S Pop Up Tackler designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Junior version is scaled for younger athletes, making it well suited for youth leagues and junior-level football programs. For high school varsity or adult programs, Rae Crowther also offers a Varsity S Pop Up Tackler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the S-pad replaceable if it wears out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe S-pad is a separate component from the frame and is designed with a removable protective cover to extend its lifespan. Contact us at service@omahasportsandgames.com for information on replacement pad availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the Junior and Varsity versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Junior S Pop Up Tackler is sized and proportioned for younger, smaller athletes, while the Varsity version is built to the scale and weight demands of high school and above. Both use the same realistic S-pad design and pop-up frame technology - the key difference is the size and weight of the sled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the pad color affect anything functionally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eNo - the pad color (Black, Royal, or Red) is purely cosmetic and has no effect on performance or durability. Choose the color that best matches your team's colors or preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is this sled shipped and does it require assembly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eDue to its size and weight (115 lbs), the Junior S Pop Up Tackler ships via freight. 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