This is a game type warm up that can be used to introduce tackling or to recap on tackling. The aim of the game is for those in the coloured square to use their agility and pace to reach the empty zone. Colours can only run on teacher command (ie. "Blue!") Pupils in the centre are the 'Sharks' - it is their job to tackle the running players; once tackled, you become a shark!
Introduce tackling:-touch tag only -tag belts Recap: -cheek to cheek -shoulder contact -below the waist -squeeze and hold -move arms down to ankles -use runners momentum against them -hold tackled player down for 3 seconds
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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