Tackle and Roll Tackle Mat or simliar placed in the middle. Attacking players move forward slowly with tackle shield, when he reaches the middle of the mat, Defender moves in to make the tackle from the side. Defence tackles attacker onto mat with power, then rolls away also tacking the tackling shield. Defence, then becomes the attacker, Tackled player joins back of line. Alternate Lines.
Ensure correct tackling. Foot close Correct shoulder selected Cheek to Cheek. Arms wrapped round Quick to roll away and clear then ruck.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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