Teaching Football Skills Tackling Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Designate a 10-yard-by-15-yard square. Form groups of three; each group with one ball. One group plays, while other groups rest. Two players stand at one end with the ball. The third player stands at the other end. Player No. 1 dribbles and tries to get past No. 2 and over the end line. Player No. 2 must try to tackle and either regain possession of the ball or force it out of the square. If No. 2 successfully wins the ball, he/she dribbles against player No. 3. If No. 2 is beaten to the end line by dribbler No. 1, No. 1 turns around and dribbles against player No. 3. Award one point per successful tackle. Coaching Tips Players must be encouraged to use correct technique. Playing game-like exercises encourage contact. 88 Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004