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Over the last 13 NFL seasons, Charles Tillman forced more fumbles than any defensive back in the league. In fact, Tillmans 44 forced fumbles (a ridiculous number) almost doubled that of the next guy in line over the same period -- Charles Woodson, with 23. So, how did he do it? Tillman is famous for the Peanut Punch, which became a part of our game-day vocabulary during his career. ?With Tillman calling it a career earlier this week, lets break down the technique that is now on teaching tapes at every level of the game.The setupSquare up the ball carrier in the open field. That sounds simple -- and its taught every day on high school practice fields -- but Tillman always put himself in a position to secure the tackle first and foremost. Thats technique -- consistent technique. And it allowed Tillman to load up and punch the ball out. Take a look at Tillman here versus the Detroit Lions during the 2012 season on Monday Night Football.With tight end Brandon Pettigrew working up the field after a reception, Tillman drives downhill, comes to balance (squares his shoulders/feet) and sucks up the distance to the ball carrier. Put that guy in a phone booth, right? Now Tillman is in a position to take on the stiff-arm from a much bigger player in the open field while loading his arm to punch the ball.The punchWith Tillman using the proper technique to square-up Pettigrew at the point of attack, the Bears cornerback can deliver the punch. Check out the placement of Tillmans hand on the ball while he is engaged with Pettigrew.This isnt an out of control attempt at a strip or a defender blindly raking down on the arm. Instead, it is a calculated technique, no different than a boxer throwing a jab to the ribs. Its a straight shot -- with force -- right on the ball.The stripThe punch isnt going to work every time, and thats why we see Tillman secure the shoulder of Pettigrew with his off-hand. If that ball doesnt come out, you make the tackle and move onto the next play. Thats football.However, as Tillman showed throughout his long run in the league, he follows through on the ball, pops it out and forces yet another fumble. No panic here; just technique. And a natural awareness from one of the best I have ever seen at stripping the rock. You want teaching tape? Watch Tillman.Custom Nike Chicago Cubs Jerseys . Jon Montgomerys gold medal in skeleton at the Whistler Sliding Centre and his subsequent auctioning off of a pitcher of beer in the village square elevated him to folk-hero status. Custom Nike Detroit Tigers Jerseys . -- Catcher Brett Hayes has agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. https://www.customjerseysnikebaseball.com/custom-nike-baltimore-orioles-jerseys/ . Only three players drafted by NHL clubs were included on the Czech selection camp roster on Wednesday. Those players were Dallas Stars 2012 first-rounder Radek Faksa, Winnipeg Jets 2013 fourth-rounder Jan Kostalek and Phoenix Coyotes 2012 seventh-rounder Marek Langhamer. Custom Nike St. Louis Cardinals Jerseys . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement. Custom Nike Baseball Jerseys 2020 . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite.OAKLAND, Calif. -- Madison Bumgarner will get to hit for himself -- even in an American League park.San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy says he plans to use his slugging pitcher instead of a designated hitter Thursday night when the Giants visit the Oakland Athletics.It will be the first time a team intentionally used a pitcher to hit instead of a DH since the Chicago White Sox allowed Ken Brett to do it in 1976. The Rays were forced to bat pitcher Andy Sonnanstine in 2009 because of a lineup card mix-up.Bumgarner is batting .175 this season with two homers and five RBIs in 40 at-bats.dddddddddddd. He has nine homers in 183 at-bats the past three seasons, a rate that would project to about 36 home runs if he had a full season as a hitter. Bumgarner has even made a public plea to compete in the Home Run Derby.Bochy said he made the decision because the right-handed-hitting Bumgarner is a dangerous hitter and the As are starting lefty Dillon Overton. ' ' '