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West Coast coach Adam Simpson admits his teams been on the back foot without Nic Naitanui, but he wont be expecting instant miracles once the star ruckman makes his AFL return.The Eagles five-match winning run has catapulted them into equal second on the table, but their recent form line is a concern.West Coast only scraped over the line by seven points against Carlton in round 17, and they were lucky to win against Melbourne in Perth on Saturday.The Demons won the inside-50m count 66-37, contested possessions 160-143, and the tackle count 98-83 - but the Eagles somehow walked away with a six-point win.West Coast will start as favourites against Collingwood (MCG) and Fremantle in the next two weeks, giving them an excellent chance to lock down a top-four berth and the double finals chance that goes with it.Naitanui has missed the past five matches after undergoing surgery to remove the plantaris tendon from each foot.The 2012 All-Australian is now back in full training, and is a chance to return for Saturdays clash with Collingwood.Scott Lycett has performed admirably as the No.1 ruckman during Naitanuis absence, but Mitch Brown and Jonathan Giles have struggled to fulfil the back-up role.Simpson says his team have learned invaluable lessons about how to deal with opposition ruckmen without Naitanui.But the third-year coach cant wait to have his ace tap specialist back in the thick of things.It puts you on the back foot a little bit without him there, Simpson said.But for him to miss probably six or seven weeks by the time he comes back, the expectations - itll take him a while to get back into form.Naitanui said hell try his best to prove his fitness for the Magpies clash.It will probably depend on how I pull up over the next three or four sessions, Naitanui said.Im doing full match sim and training with the boys now.Eagles defender Sharrod Wellingham will be assessed after copping a heavy knock to his leg against the Demons.Wellinghams disposal efficiency was woeful after copping the cork, and Simpson joked: Im hoping thats the reason why he butchered the ball so much.Simpson faces a tough call on the selection front when he tries to find room for defender Will Schofield.Schofield was rested against the Demons, and his inclusion for the Magpies match means either Eric Mackenzie or Tom Barrass could be squeezed out.Mackenzie held Jesse Hogan goalless in a successful return to AFL ranks, while Barrass has been a strong contributor since being called up in round 12.West Coasts hopes of finishing in the top four were boosted when the Bulldogs suffered a shock loss to St Kilda on Saturday night. 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Getting set to go their separate ways for a short Christmas break, the Raptors coach credited his team for their effort on a seemingly impossible three-game road trip, urging them to build on that success when they get back to work at the end of the week. Over the last 13 NFL seasons, Charles Tillman forced more fumbles than any defensive back in the league. In fact, Tillmans 44 forced fumbles (a ridiculous number) almost doubled that of the next guy in line over the same period -- Charles Woodson, with 23. So, how did he do it? Tillman is famous for the Peanut Punch, which became a part of our game-day vocabulary during his career. ?With Tillman calling it a career earlier this week, lets break down the technique that is now on teaching tapes at every level of the game.The setupSquare up the ball carrier in the open field. That sounds simple -- and its taught every day on high school practice fields -- but Tillman always put himself in a position to secure the tackle first and foremost. Thats technique -- consistent technique. And it allowed Tillman to load up and punch the ball out. Take a look at Tillman here versus the Detroit Lions during the 2012 season on Monday Night Football.With tight end Brandon Pettigrew working up the field after a reception, Tillman drives downhill, comes to balance (squares his shoulders/feet) and sucks up the distance to the ball carrier. Put that guy in a phone booth, right? Now Tillman is in a position to take on the stifff-arm from a much bigger player in the open field while loading his arm to punch the ball.dddddddddddd.The punchWith Tillman using the proper technique to square-up Pettigrew at the point of attack, the Bears cornerback can deliver the punch. Check out the placement of Tillmans hand on the ball while he is engaged with Pettigrew.This isnt an out of control attempt at a strip or a defender blindly raking down on the arm. Instead, it is a calculated technique, no different than a boxer throwing a jab to the ribs. Its a straight shot -- with force -- right on the ball.The stripThe punch isnt going to work every time, and thats why we see Tillman secure the shoulder of Pettigrew with his off-hand. If that ball doesnt come out, you make the tackle and move onto the next play. Thats football.However, as Tillman showed throughout his long run in the league, he follows through on the ball, pops it out and forces yet another fumble. No panic here; just technique. And a natural awareness from one of the best I have ever seen at stripping the rock. You want teaching tape? Watch Tillman. ' ' '