In preparation to tackle there are a number of progressions or warm up exercises that coaches should introduce, this exercise not only warms up the muscles but is a competitive tussle and gets children used to contact with the ground
This exercise can be used as part of a general warm up or specifically in preparation for contact. It can be fun but also physically demanding and good for conditioning. Younger players may benefit from the confidence of ground contact prior to learning how to tackle
Various light resistance exercises to prepare the upper body for contact work.
Adding in a warm up for collision work is essential with older age groups
A good upper body warm-up to get players ready for contact. Can be used with all age groups.
Some basic wrestling exercises to get the upper body ready for contact.
Progress from warm up skills and introduce the first technical factors. This exercise encourages close contact skills using core strength rather than levers
A good warm-up exercise before contact. Players can become used to the physical battle and controlling body-weight.
Players sit back-to-back and link arms. The coach calls either left or right, and the players try to get the corresponding shoulder to the ground; thus fighting against their partner. A great warm up before going into contact.
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