4 players (2 players in Tackle Suits, one ball carrier and one support player) and one ball.
Ball carrier attacks suited player and takes 'leg' tackle – 2nd suited player quickly moves in to compete for ball – support player clears.
Encourage full tackle with use of strong arms and a quick movement from 2nd suited player to compete for ball - 2nd suited player should adopt a low strong position over ball with weight on feet - encourage maximum knee bend to secure lowest best body position.
Clear out player should adopt low body angle on approach, hence knees bent, shuffle footwork, eyes on target.
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