EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
Tackling drills are the single most important part of your training; it’s vital that you prepare your players to tackle safely. These tackling drills are tried, tested and proven to be the most effective ways to introduce and develop tackling skills.
in Rugby drills, Tackling
The Welsh back rower, Dan Lydiate, is synonymous with the low tackle, which brings an attacker to ground quickly and forces him to release the ball. Get into the habit of “chopping” down the ball carrier with this drill. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling
Use this tackling-angles exercise that features two tackle tubes to reduce the ground impact for the player. A ball taped to the upright tube also makes him focus on the correct shoulder to use. MORE
in Defence, Rugby drills, Tackling
Improve the speed to and over the ball by the first arriving defender (the jackler), making sure he remains on his feet and in a strong position to resist pressure from the incoming attackers. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling, U12+
Turn your players into dominating tacklers capable of stopping the opposition on the gain line and winning turnovers. Develop player’s ability to dominate the tackle and get into position to compete for the ball afterwards. Then, improve your players’ decision making at the tackle and their knowledge of the tackle laws. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling
Learn to tackle safely from back to front. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling
If your players are falling off tackles, being handed off and are weak in the contact point, you can resolve this by working on their leg drive through the tackle especially side-on. MORE
in Defence, Practice plans, Tackling
A simple session to help players work on the tackle that is something between front-on and side-on. It develops into a defensive system in which three defenders work together to prevent an overlap attack. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling, Tips
The key to good tackling is how players get into position. They start working on this at a very young age in Australia. This is called tracking and is done before any contact is made. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling
Don’t let bigger opposition players dominate your side. Use this activity to get your players to work in twos to chop them down to size. MORE
in Defence, Practice plans, Tackling
This is a session with many varied tackles in a short space of time. It works on technique, recovery to tackle again and finally defence decision making. MORE
Like other disciplines, rugby has a jargon of its own. Unless the meanings are explained they can be meaning-less. That's why I've explained them in plain, simple English and with large, clear illustrations in my manual Rugby Tactics Made Simple. But not only that, you'll learn how to coach the tactics with my tips. If you’re new to coaching or prefer a more simple style this is a great, straightforward introduction to rugby tactics. "It highlights the key fundamentals of all aspects of play & gives coaches a good understanding of terminology and techniques at the highest level" - Richard Whiffin, assistant coach at London Irish MORE
Anxious about coaching rugby to children? Maybe you're already coaching, but sometimes struggling to get your points across at training? Perhaps you sometimes simply run out of preparation time? Possibly you're feeling your sessions are getting dull? Do you want a few new skills to boost your player's skills now? Or to help your players develop the techniques for seasons ahead? Maybe even the core skills for their whole rugby playing career? Here's the answer... MORE
Ready-made, age-appropriate, safe training activities, to provide a complete rugby coaching curriculum for players from ages 11 - 16. MORE
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