Ball carrier runs around the cone and when he reaches the cone the defender sets off. He tries to score at the opposite cone while the defender has to make a side on tackle to prevent the try.
- Defender needs to get close in to the attacker.
- Foot in close.
- Punch arms through and wrap around.
- Hit low and get the attackers legs into touch.
- Make the contact with your shoulder.
- To increase diffuclty up the pace of the attacker.
- Outcomes judged by try or no try.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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