One on Three Tackle Decision

Setup

A 4m x 2m area with three attackers on their knees 2m apart, and a defender on their knees 2m in front aligned with the middle attacker.

How to run it

1. On go, the ball is passed either left or right - or held - with only one pass allowed, and the defender turns to face the attackers and tackles whoever is advancing with the ball.
2. Keep your eyes up sighting the hip area, then move your head behind the attacker for a side-on tackle or to the side if they are coming straight.
3. Plant the shoulder firmly, thrust your arms through and around them and drive your knees upwards, staying square and reacting late rather than committing to a side early.
4. Five reps per defender, four full rotations - everyone kneeling makes this the lowest-risk decision drill there is.