OBJECTIVE:

Tackling the correct person with head on correct side. 

EQUIPMENT:

3 cones, 2 hit-shield (black and blue).

GROUP SIZE:

Three.

AREA:

Make a triangle with cones 2m apart.

DRILL SET-UP:

In 3s, 2 players hold a hit shield – one blue and one black.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. One attacker calls “go” and the attackers holding the shields move forward, they then call a “colour”. 
2. The tackler adjusts the body position by taking small fast steps and getting in to a crouch. 
3. The head is placed on the correct side which is followed in with a big step towards the attacker, the shoulder driving in and the arms thrust through. 
4. Move back and repeat.

Key Coaching Points

• Keep feet alive 
• Being in balance so that they can drive off either leg (crouch, small fast steps, elbows in and ready to thrust and eyes focused on the correct side.) 
• Shoulder on, head in tight and arms thrusting through. 
• Head on correct side.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

1. Make area smaller or bigger. 
2. Have another row of hit-shields.