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1, 2, 3 step: TACKLE!
Build up the tackle confidence and techniques by using short distances for the ball carrier to run forward while still aiming to beat the tackler - then increasing that distance.
WHY USE IT
The tackler can work on their body height, footwork and leg drive in a low impact environment, while the ball carrier has to use quick feet to get to the side of the tackler.
Set up
12 cones set out in two triangles as in the top picture with one ball per area. You can set up a couple of these areas for pairs to work in.
HOW TO DO IT
- Put a tackler in the middle of the cones and, to start with, a ball carrier 1m away (see top picture).
- The ball carrier starts by reacting to your signal to move left or right. They step outside that cone and go for the cone directly in front of them. The tackler steps forward and makes a side-on tackle (see the middle picture).
- Swap and repeat.
- After several goes, the ball carrier starts on the next set of cones back repeating the step to the side and then forward. Finally work off the back cones (see middle picture).
- Adjust the distances to match the ability and size of your players.
TECHNIQUE
- Keep feet active.
- Eyes fixed on the tackle target at all times.
- Step into the tackle.
- Head in the right place.
- Put a tackler in the middle of the cones
- Put the ball carrier 1m back
- Indicate which side you want the ball carrier to move
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- The ball carrier steps out to the side cone and then runs forward
- The tackler comes forward to make a side-on tackle
- Once comfortable with this tackle, move the ball carrier back one stage
- The ball carrier has to move out wider and then run forward (but not outside the line of the cones)
- Eventually move the ball carrier back to the last set of cones
- Make sure the ball carrier always runs forward once they have stepped outside the cone
Dan Cottrell
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