Head correct side.Safety and effective tackle.Boxing HOTCS (head on the Correct side)Defender Red stays still, has blue attacks him stepng late in his face - aim is for red to get relaxed with a player oving late in his face.Progress to Red player making a light should contact - badge to badge
Get the defender relaxed and not 2nd gussing.Put pressure by making a time and rep limit, this will make the ball carrier work harder but its imporant the defender stays relaxed,
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