Groups of 3-4, with 2 cones and 1 ball. Only 2 players are active at any one time âother 1-2 are umpires. Player with ball dribbles towards opposite cone. Other player tries to steal (tackle) it. The umpire(s) decide whether the ball has been taken fairly / who wins the point. Swap over once a point is scored. Scoring: A point is scored either when Attachers reaches opposite cone, or defender tackles them, or When either player reaches opposite cone with the ball Variations: (lower ability defender) defender only has to touch the ball to win it (lower ability attacker) defender can only walk / one-handed tackle Reduce playing area so it is easier to tackle Progressions: 1v1 dribble duel: both players start at the white line and must dribble round opposite cones. See who can get back to the line first.
Point out and disallow stick tackles Use this activity to focus on carrying, eliminating or defending.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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