Players lined up passing the ball, at coach's call both attack and defense move forward performing tackle and breakdown
BALL CARRIER Footwork Man on fire TACKLER Shoulder and dominant tackle SUPPORT ATTACK Go over Hold strong SUPPORT DEFENSE Contest Don't overcommit Pilars All the players in the breakdown have to keep a low body position, pushing bottom to top
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