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Tackle - From Front

Blocking the opponent with arms spread wide, with one open hand slap the ball from their grasp. Time the slap so the hand makes contact with the ball, not the opponent. Stay balanced and follow the loose ball.

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How to do it

  • ●Stand in front of opponent
  • ●Knees bent + hands out to block player
  • ●Stop the run
  • ●No pulling

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