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U9-U11 Coaching Early Contact
Defence
Rear Tackle (tackle from behind)
Rear Tackle (tackle from behind)
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Numbers
Groups of 2
Equipment
Balls, Cones
Description
- Working in pairs in a grid 5m x 5m
- Ball carrier, tackler to be in the squat position a pace directly behind the ball carrier
- On the signal the tackler is to complete the tackle from the rear
Diagram
Coaching Points
- Focus on the target area - the back of the attackers thighs
- Get as close to the ball carrier feet in close for a greater chance of completing the tackle - chin off chest
- Make contact with shoulder on the opponent's thigh and position head to one side of their leg
- Finish on top of the attacker.
- Band of steel Grip
- Regain feet and contest the ball/roll away
Variation / Progression
- Speed of the tackler and attacker, progress to walking then jogging and running
- Both shoulders
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