Goal:
* repeat block tackle
* repeat tackle back
Mini game 2V2
* see picture, scoring over mid line or back line by dribbling.
* ask them how you defend:
- if you need to chase
- if you are in front of opponent
* ask what the prey tactics is.
* tell them you are walking around and if you see good defening skills you give extra points. That they have to add it to the score there is.
Prey tactics:
* they go forward closer to their prey
* they wait till opponent makes mistake and then bite
Tackle back
* if they need to chase stick in 1 hand
* already stick on ground when they are behind the opponent (to make him nervous)
Block tackle
* big lunge forward with left foot
* shove stick against ball and push.
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