Offensive player starts at the top right cone with the ball and sprints towards the try line. The defensive player starts at the same time from the bottom left cone and sprints up to the next cone. They have to go around the cone and then figure out the correct angle to tackle the offensive player before they can score a try.
This drill is designed to get players understanding angles based on dynamic variables such as their own speed, the offensive players speed and field position in relation to the try line. Remove the try line to keep the drill basic.
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