Players stand approx. a meter apart. Pick one side to attack the other to defend. Attacker attempts run past defender. Defender tracks runner and places their lead foot in between the runners feet pushes runner back with lead arm. Players reset. Do 10 times and switch.
Tacklers focus on hips not feet, head or, ball Tackler "invades" the space of the runner Tackler shoudl be on toes and light on their feet
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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