Partner up. Two lines facing one another 5m apart: First line defender comes forward until foot is in attacking player`s instep closing space tackle begins here Head outside with arms out Wrap Building on Drill Defender comes forward as attacker comes forward (walk and wrap). Defender comes forward as attacker comes forward (jog, wrap, to ground) Defender comes forward as attacker comes forward (run, wrap, to ground) Defender shadows attacker (moving right/left), comes forward to tackle Stand Your Ground Attacker comes forward into contact Defender tackles backward and stands Defender picks ball from ground
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