diff --git a/combat.tex b/combat.tex
index 218afa2af5fb520ae21c354f1eca4eccb690c703..ee0bab416479df3d23e6094cfb5661a91604ba91 100644
--- a/combat.tex
+++ b/combat.tex
@@ -794,7 +794,7 @@ The defender can either spend 3 \glspl{ap} and attempt to resist, or can simply
 
 Resisting means engaging in a Strength + Combat roll.
 When moving back, targets are pushed back 2 squares; the attacker's Strength adds to this and the opponent's Strength decreases it.
-Strong characters might also can sacrifice the use of 1 point of Strength to push back an additional person.
+Strong characters might also sacrifice the use of 1 point of Strength to push back an additional person.
 
 Characters who have been rammed must be able to move far back enough as part of their normal movement action, otherwise they fall \textit{Prone}.