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Development : Skills & Drills : Individual Skills

Skill: Tackling & Controlling the ball in tackle, drill 1

Drill

Player 'A' tackles player 'B' (ball carrier). Player 'B' controls the ball & places it correctly. Player 'C' picks up the ball & continues to player 'D' [D&E return].

Player 'B' (initial ball carrier) remains as the next tackler.

Original tackler continues on. [i.e. A joins behind x and y]

Tackling & Controlling the ball

Key Factors:

  • Tackler (usual)
  • Ball carrier (usual)
  • Picking up (usual)

Variations:

  • Ball carrier evasion (intensity)
  • Ball carrier pops ball up to support player before tackle is completed.

Groups:

Minimum of 7 players.

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