Fortunately the players have already had exposure to basic block tackles in other session plans when putting pressure on the attackers to be able to perform their possession, elimination and shooting skills. The block tackle requires from the players to get low and then make the tackle. The first drill is a passive attacker dribbles up to the player and the player has to do a block tackle using the correct technique as shown.
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