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what is the best way to coach the front on takle? ?

what is the best way to coach the front on takle? i fell it would be effective for some of the larger forwards and backs to use it.%3A)

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Coach it so that the tackler turns it into a side on tackle.

Josh MacyCoach, United States of America

There are some good tackling videos on this site. Take a peek. The biggest things are to get low, keep your eyes up, head to the side (face cheek to butt cheek), make good initial contact, wrap your arms and grab cloth, and drive your legs forward until the tackle's over.

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