Rugby Drill Demonstration
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Description
- Tackler starts 3 metres outside the 6m x 6m area (to the side)
- Ball carrier starts in the centre of the area outside the grid
- On first whistle the tackler moves to the inside of the area
- On second whistle the Ball Carrier attempts to score a try (in a straight line at 90% max speed).
- Tackler makes an effective low tackle
- Reset the practice – different ball carrier and tackler start at opposite side of area
Coaching points
- Close down attacker’s space
- Paddle feet on approach
- ‘Foot in the hoop’ - accelerate lead foot close to attacker
- Make shoulder contact (same shoulder as lead foot) on opponents thights
- Clamp arms tight around attacker and leg drive to bring attacker down
- Regain to feet as quickly as possible
Progressions:
- Ball carrier attempts to score a try - adds pressure on the tackler
- Ball carrier changes direction whilst running - ensures tackler doesn’t plant their feet on their approach
- Increase size of area
