1 or 2 players stand on a line these are the defenders. The other players stand on a line on the signal of the coach they try to reach the other side of the field. The defenders have to try and tackle a player. Tackled players become a defender too.
see how the players tackle and widen
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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