Some of the latest ideas around tackle technique and what defenders are trying to achieve. This session provides the technical progressions needed to teach the choke / catch tackle
Harlequins coaches and players discuss the choke tackle, as well as the importance of enjoyment at training, and differences between players
The choke tackle is a technique used to slow attacking ball down. By wrapping the attacker high around the ball and lifting them slightly, their momentum is reduced and they are unable to make the offload. The longer a tackler can keep them from going to ground, the more time the rest of the defence have to get ready.
To be a dominant tackler you need to practise the core skills regularly. The tackle has many factors to it and here are some tips from New Zealand
Coaching the correct head position for tackling is one of the most important skills for a coach, this clip shows a few examples that can be used with progressions
The ability to move from 1 to 1 tackling exercises into unit & group skills can be tricky. Here are some tips that you could use
Use equipment or players to force players to take smaller steps prior to the tackle, as attackers get better at late movement defenders need to practise in more demanding positions
An example of a basic 1v1 exercise to practice the leg tackle.
Were the Lions coaches ahead of the game. The 1997 coaches discuss tackle techniques that are only being implemented now
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