Small grid 5 x 5
Attackers line up on corners and run to opposite corner, defenders start on black cones on side, intercept attacker and tackle side on.
Start walking then progress to jog, run.
This is to help the defender to tackle correctly not for the attacker to beat him.
Focus onn technique- Cheek to cheek, ring of steele.
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