Set Up
4 players - 2 players in Tackle Suits  one ball carrier  one support player  one ball
Ball carrier attacks suited player and takes Âleg 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, head up  target lower sternum of suited player  big impact and drive player up and off the ball with strong leg drive with short steps.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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