Attacking player runs forward and drops to the floor at the first red cone. Attacker then gets straight back up and picks up ball to continue running forward. Defender cannot move off their mark untill attacker picks up the ball.
Defender to concentrate on getting low. Attacker drops to floor to eliminate pace. Build the confidence of the tackler.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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