1v1, 2v1, 3v2- Same as smaller tackle grid-when tackles must offload to keep ball alive), (promoting the offload, individual skill i.e step and dummy and still getting the tackles in)
Tackler to stay on toes and not flat footed ready to change direction
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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