Rugby: Correct Tackling Position

5 players and 1 ball.

4 players in a staggered line in a coned area with 1 player in the middle as the tackler.

Player 2 runs with the ball drawing the tackler towards him, the ball is then passed inside to player 1, avoiding the tackler.

The ball is then passed backwards along the line to each player with player 4 scoring a try.

The player at the end of the line scores a try.

Repeat the drill going in the opposite direction.

Players rotate so that they all have a go as the tackler.

4 cones in a square area.

7 players.

2 players on cone A & B with 1 player (the worker) in between the cones, and 1 player each on cone C and D.

Players to pass the ball along the line as they move across the coned area.

Ball to be handed to the player waiting on the cone.

The drill is repeated going in the opposite direction, with the player in the middle (the worker) continuing in the drill.

Drill to be continuous and repeated 4 times, before the player in the middle (the worker) rotates with another player.

6 players and 1 ball in a coned area.

Player A leads with the ball, and the other 5 players follow.

Player A runs and changes direction within the coned area.

Coach shouts change and player A passes the ball to player B to become the leader.

The drill continues and player A joins the back of the line.

The drill is continuous until all players have lead the line.

5 players and 1 ball.

2 players on each side of a coned area with 1 player in the middle as the tackler.

Player 1 runs with the ball to get to the other side to score a try. They must stay inside the coned area.

The player in the middle attempts to stop the player by placing both hands on the runner, just above their waist.

Players rotate after all 4 players have run.

Points can be awarded for each try scored, or each tackle made.