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The Force of a Headbutt

The force generated by a headbutt blow is visualized by using polarized light to show the stress generated in ballistic gel. A headbutt (French coup de tête) is a targeted strike with the head, typically (when intentional) involving the use of robust parts of the headbutter's cranium as the area of impact.

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The force generated by a headbutt blow is visualized by using polarized light to show the stress generated in ballistic gel. A headbutt (French coup de tête) is a targeted strike with the head, typically (when intentional) involving the use of robust parts of the headbutter's cranium as the area of impact.