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Shoulder tag to shoulder contact

Description

Progression from shoulder tags to controlled shoulder contact and wrap.

Purpose

Teach safe tackle fundamentals before full intensity.

Learning Outcomes

  • Head to safe side
  • Feet close, hit through
  • Wrap and finish to ground

Equipment

  • Shoulder pads (optional)
  • Hit shields

Setup

Start shoulder tags at walk/jog. Add controlled contact on shields, then live at low intensity.

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