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How can I improve the tackling of players moving up?

How can I improve the tackling of players moving up from under 12s, (where full contact is not allowed)?

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Iain try the attached drills and see how their confidence increases.

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Thanks Bert, that looks very promising, I'll try them this weekend.

Rugby CoachCoach

Iain, Not sure I fully understand. Appreciate Bert has given you tackling drills, but the tackling techniques are no different from the moment you start coaching them to senior rugby.

I thought that contact started at U9 rugby!!!

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