Defence Drill by Robbie fowler
One player on all (A) hats, that's 4 players in total.
One player one Red (D) ( 5 man drill.
D passes ball to anyone on any hat (A)
A then runs towards D left or right side.
D tackles A, then goes to vacant A hat, and the A player
In the middle and becomes D
Tackling Technique is Vital for all players,
Bad techniques will bring injury to the players,
Correct tackling technique is as follows
Safety 1st
“Cheek to cheek”
Make sure your
players put their head in the
safest position when making a tackle
Tackle line of order
focus on target aria “ midsection” ( HIPS UP TO BELLY)
place arms in the right positioning, ( ready to grab)
feet. “ dance”
lead with leg
shoulder hits target aria
arms wrap around midsection
drive with legs
finish on top of the tackled player
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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