Same set-up as above.
See Coaching Points Below from FHC Community Coaching Course.
Stationary block tackle (aka flat stick tackle)
See Drill to the left
-GREEN: Somewhat of a passive ball carrier to allow RED to work on the timing of the tackle
-Keep the drill continuous GREEN1-> RED1, GREEN1 is trying to dribble through the goal on the opposite side of the grid
RED1 is closing time and space on the ball carrier and makes the tackle as GREEN1 changes the angle of their dribble
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