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
This video looks at the key techniques required to make an effective front on tackle, and how you might build up the key techniques. This is essential revision for older players as well as beginners. MORE
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In the first Rocky movie, the boxer had to chase a chicken around to improve his footwork. Replicate this to help your tacklers get closer to their target. MORE
This session looks at the ball carrier attacking the weak shoulder but is more about defenders avoiding this problem. A weak shoulder is where the defender is attacked on the side he is not set up to tackle on so normally the attacker can step inside. The two activities will help players gain better balance before making a tackle. MORE
in Defence, Rugby drills, Tackling
Here are some interesting tackling exercises from the French Rugby Federation. For more tackling exercises, drills and session plans why not try out: MORE
Quick-thinking players can create turnovers or prevent turnovers immediately after the tackle. This simple exercise can be built up during the season and aids basic tackle and post-tackle skills. MORE
Most ball carriers want to avoid the tackler, so side-on tackles are more common that front-on tackles. This session works on the basic side-on tackle from a game-related point of view. It then puts the tackler with team mates and they have to work together. MORE
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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
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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