Tackling 5 - 'Boxer Hands' and Arms

Tackle Technique - Boxer's Hands

Players should have their hands up ready, so they can wrap around when making a tackle.

Tackle technique 5

Tackle technique 5

Learning to tackle - Step 5

Putting more pressure on players to take responsibility and make a tackle, 1v1 drills are challenging for young players, but also very beneficial.

One handed offload out of the tackle

Develop a players ability to make an effective pass under pressure with support players trailing

Foul Play Clip 5 - Dangerous Tackle

5. Support - Kneeling one handed power pass

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

Contextual Clip 5 - Tackle

Tackling Aussie Style

Australian coaches across all age groups have a slightly different approach to teaching the tackle, or do they? You can take a few of their tips and integrate them into your coaching process