Focus on tackle technique and safety rather than just outright tackling.
Scrumhalf passes ball to attacker to start drill Technique: Head Position, Power Step, Arms wrap, Eye focus under nipple line. Ball carrier in good position not dipping below hips, working through contact not accepting the tackle as drill evolves. Ball carrier show good fight and ball placement once tackled.
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