
Tackler stands in the middle and has to tackle every ball runner one at time. Ball runners' positioning forces the tackler to use both shoulders and tackle from several different positions. NOTES As fitness drill has to be performed at high intensity
Low tackle focus Hit and drive through Cheek to cheek Head up Tackle and recover
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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