Abstract: A dummy apparatus for practicing football techniques includes a generally upright, ground engaging, hollow inflatable body and an arm having an upper end attached to the body and an opposite end. The arm has an upper arm portion extending generally vertically from the upper end to an elbow and a forearm portion extending generally horizontally from the elbow to the free end whereby a human football carrier is simulated for practicing football techniques. A valve is attached to the body for inflating and deflating the dummy. A fastener includes a first fastener portion attached to the forearm portion of the arm and a second fastener portion for attaching to a football, the first and second fastener portions being formed of loop and hook materials respectively and being releasably connected together.