players run through grid dragging tackle bag behind them. players to the side run in and tackle the bag.
1st player releases the bag as contact is made.
encourage corect tackle technique, ie cheek to cheek, ring of steel.
Start slow buid up.
All about building confidence.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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