4 x suited tacklers 3x Ball carriers in 3 channels Each Channel colour coded Coach stands behind Tacklers with 3 cones representing each coloured channel. As coach raises coloured code, ball carrier in relevant channel looks tom break through the tackles
Key is to get primary tackler (first reactor) to call the tackle - ideally "Low" secondary tackler responds accordingly Tackle height for both tackers needs to be in regulation Ball carrier needs to manage dip into contact
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