In groups of 8
Players jog anti-clockwise around a 15m x 15m grid
Coach calls for a pair of players to run through the gate
First player is the defender - into Tower of Power tackle position
Second player picks up the ball and attacks - taking the tackle by the defender
Once tackle complete, players move back out of the centre of the grid and continue jogging. Coach calls next pair through the gate.
Tackle technique, tower of power and up on balls of feet.
'Socket to pocket' / cheek to cheek / ring (arms) of steel
Tackled player falls correctly and places the ball.
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