Tackler clean out drill.
Tackler lies over player with the ball in the centre of the grid. The coach calls a number and the support player(s) at that corner come forward to clean the tackler off of the ball holder. The ball holder should fight on the ground to present the ball in the direction of the called support player(s). The support players should look for the best option to clean out the tackler - roll away, low drive or shoulder/hip lift. Change centre players after 4 reps.
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