Drill

Player " A" tackles player "B" (ball carrier). Player "B" controls the ball & places it correctly. Player "X" picks up the ball (approaching from the opposite corner) & continues to player "C" [who repeats]. Player "B" (initial ball carrier) remains as next tackler. Original tackler "A" continues on [i.e. A join Y].

Key Factors:

• Tackler (usual).
• Ball carrier (usual).
• Picking up -defender approaches side-on, steps in behind the tackled ball carrier & picks up ball.

Variation:

• Ball carrier evasion (intensity).

Groups:

Minimum of 5 players.