OBJECTIVE:
To be in a position to apply pressure, reduce options, make the tackle and regain possession.
KEY FACTORS:
- Anticipate point of opposition attack. Communicate.
- Position on the inside shoulder of ball-carrier.
- Tackle.
- Regain possession.
- If ball passed, support.
COMMON ERRORS:
- Lack of communication.
- Coming up too straight on ball-carrier.
- Approaching too quickly.
- Not following the pattern.