Block for tackle tracking
Build Slowly Start with standing pummeling Progress to tackler on knees bringing ball carrier to ground Progress to standing tackle tracking 3 Cones tackle drill Rhino tackles for forwards and open field tackle for backs 3 Cones tackle drill Ball carrier starts on orange cone with tackler in grid opposite A color is called out by the coach and ball carrier runs to corresponding colored cone Tackler must make either side on or head on tackle Coaching points emphasize safe tackle Head behind defender Arms in boxer stance Tackle technique Get feet close to defender Drive through the tackle Same leg same shoulder
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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