PROGRESSION
To progress and develop a sound tackling technique, here
are a few practices which should assist in the development
of any outfield player.
The Block Tackle
This is used when a player is confronting an opponent from
the front and to practice it A + B (2 opposing players) should
stand one metre from a football which is equidistant between
the 2 players.
At a given signal both players will attempt to win the ball.
Their movement should see one foot alongside the ball, and
with the inside of the other foot (played forcibly) try to
win the ball from the opponent.
So if tackling with the right foot, the left foot should
be alongside the ball and the body over the ball to try and
add weight to the tackle.
As stressed before, try to make contact with the middle of
the ball, with the knee and ankle joints locked solidly to
give strength and avoid injury.
Practice 1 (in area 10 metre square)
Server S passes to A, and as the ball is travelling defender
D closes in and tries to get to the ball quickly if possible
as the ball arrives at A's feet.
If A gains control quickly it is then up to him to try and
dribble past D and return the ball to S.
D has to "jockey" for position and try to get in
a tackle before A can pass to S (who remains in his starting
position).
D will learn to be patient, considering how to get A on to
his weaker foot, and challenging as soon as he gets the opportunity.
Diagram 1
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