Open side Block Tackle

Description

Coaching Points

• Strong low body position and balanced ready to move
• Left foot forward, right foot back
• Stick on the ground or hovering slightly above the ground
• Position of feet and stick make a strong triangle shaped base
• Tackle must be positive and strong with feet balanced
• Stick face angled towards the ball
• The tackle should be timed at the right moment (as ball momentarily leaves attackers stick) initiated by a jab to put player off or as player looses control.
• The defender?s stick should not be flat on the ground as this is a safety issue. The defender could be injured by the attacker as the head is down too low and the attacker could take advantage of this over commitment by using a low lift. Flat stick only when attacker stationary or moving very slowly

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