
ADVANCES MORE SPACE BLUE PLAYER RUNS IN TACKLE ZONE 75%. RED PLAYER MEETS AND TACKLES BLUE IN TACKLE ZONE
hand out to recieve the tackle. closest shoulder to closest thigh. bend lower back. rest of back straight. plant shoulder tackle foot in between runners legs. wrap arms around legs tight and drive through tackle
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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