Rugby: Tackle Technique 2/5- Body Height

Description

• Groups of 2 
• Tackle Bag 

An attacker holds a bag 2m away from a defender.

Defender hold hands behind his back, while bagholder stands in split stance. 

The Defender then does continuous steps and shoulder impacts off each shoulder one after the other. 

Coaching points

• Body height 
• Hips lower 
• Bend knees
• Stay tall until close enough to make it.
• Small steps - light on feet before contact
• Explode into the hit. low to high
• Keep Spine in line and straight
• DO NOT - Jump or be flat footed.