EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
Target
The tackler targets the opposition player's waist. He needs to get low in order to get under any potential hand off.
Keep moving
The tackler keeps moving forward and has to get in front of the ball carrier. Just before contact he should set himself in a strong crouched position with one foot slightly in front of the other.
Head up
The head stays up, with the eyes looking at the target until contact is made.
Shoulder, head, arms
Contact is made with the shoulder. The head tucks in tight to the hip and the arms form a tight band round the thighs.
Roll back
From the strong crouch position just before contact, the tackler rolls back using the ball carrier's momentum to bring them to ground.
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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
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
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
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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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