Simple tackling drill designed to teach the tackle to watch the attackers hips to determine which way he's going to step Attacker and defender start on opposite side of the box and walk in together. Attacker steps left or right to dodge the defender. Attacker must stay within the box. Also try with a tackle bag in the center to act as an obstacle to make it harder for the defender
Defender is Closing down the attacker watching the Attacker hips to determine step direction Foot placement close to the attacker Quick drop in height and getting the attacker low. Cheek to cheek
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