Close Contact
Short space, Defenders comfortable with numbers and Attack is direct.
Tackle Types- Chop or Body
Effective Chop Outcome. Tackle Assist is straight on Ball or takes space to win 'Shoulder Battle' with 1st threat.
If tackler can bounce and hook leg into space and assist.
Effective Body Tackle- Static contact, Defender under ball, Attacker upright, knees off ground, Tackle Assist should Assist with Choke either from behind/side or if tackler has managed to turn Attacker.
If its just a passive or neutral tackle, the tackle assist will come in usually over the top and either aim to have good impact or target the ball.
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