The aim of the drill is to develop attacking ability 1v1, with a supporting attacker to seal the ball after the tackle is complete.
The attackers emphasis after the tackle is to get work hard on the floor and present the ball back.
Supporting attackers role is to get into a strong position and seal of the ball quickly.
The Defender should focus on good positive low tackle technique
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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