Founded 1930
Protection of the Ball Player- Ground level.
Players whose sole objective is to play the football should have every opportunity to do so.
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Need to encourage correct and appropriate tackling from the outset.
High tackles/ Front on tackles (sitting on heads, arms or legs around head or
shoulders, bumps and high contact from front on) should be free kicked.
Players being pushed in the back (laying on backs, falling into backs)
Marking and Ruck work.
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Protect players whose sole objective is to contest the football.
Marking – front on contact, not contesting the ball.
Players playing the man first, then going for the ball.
Players in front generally don’t infringe.
Positioning Crucial.
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20to 25 metres from play.
Ensure you can see the ball and the head of the player in possession.
Essendon District Football League
ABN 95 664 608 562
14 Marshall Road, Airport West VIC 3042
T: (03) 93384854 F: (03) 93383553 E: [email protected]
Website: www.essendondfl.com.au