Instructions
Pairs of players face each other - one on 5m line with ball, one in front of try line ON KNEES.
Taking turns, 5m player WALKS towards try line. other player tackles him.
When tackled, ball carrier falls correctly and presents ball.
Purpose
Practicing both tackling and ball presentation.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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