Tagging the attacker

Setup

1. Channels 5 m wide across the centre third; a feeder (F1) at one end with the ball.
2. In each channel an attacker (GA) and a defender (gd) starting side by side.

How it runs

1. GA dodges and changes direction to get free for a lead to F1.
2. gd tags them: tight, ball side, shuffling to stay with every move.
3. If GA is clear, F1 passes; if not within 3 seconds, F1 calls reset.
4. Five goes, then swap; score a point for each lead gd denies.

Coaching points

• Watch the attacker's hips, not the head or the feet.
• Short, quick shuffle steps; never cross the feet.
• Stay about an arm's length off, body in three-quarter on the ball side.
• Tag with the feet, not the hands: no holding or contact.

Common mistakes

• Standing too square and getting beaten on the turn.
• Grabbing or leaning on the attacker.
• Watching the feeder and losing the attacker.