TACKLE from BEHIND
• 1vs1-10x5marea
• A1Goforward-Picktheballonthegroundtoscore • D1ChaseA1andtacklebeforeA1canscore
• Aftertackle,Dpop-upreadytocontesttheball
• Bothplayersbacktostartinglineandswaproles
ACKLING from BEHIND
Chase ball carrier until diving distance
Wrap arms around hips/legs
Head on the side - Contact with
shoulder
Squeeze arms tight and slide down ball
carrier’s body
Tackler pulls arms towards him until ball
carrier is on the ground
Finish on top of ball carrier
• Pop-Up - Back to feet and contest
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