Beginning Tackling.
Encourages balanced tackles with still sticks.
One player dribbles the ball towards a waiting tackler. The Dribbler does not want to keep the ball and will release it to the tackler without resistance. The tackler will then become the dribbler.
Tackler should remain balanced with still stick for tackle. Tackler should stand slightly to an angle of the dribblerCorrect body position is important. No flat sticks
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