- Defence
- Power Machine
Beginning Power Machine with Kieran Read
Power Machine Drill
Power Machine Drill
OBJECTIVE:
To practice techniques with the side-on tackle and falling in the tackle.
EQUIPMENT:
3 cones.
GROUP SIZE:
In a group of three.
AREA:
Small.
DRILL SET-UP:
Tackler stands facing two attackers, positioned in the middle only 1m away. All are on their knees.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- On “go”, the tackler must make as many tackles as they can in 10/20 secs.
- One on left then on right then back to left and so on.
Key Coaching Points
- Technique with confidence is the key to effective and safe tackling – it must be practised with head on side, shoulder first and squeeze.
- Watch and correct their technique.
- Points taken off if there is bad technique.
- The defender has their eyes open and is sighting the target. They drive in with the head to the side and shoulder making a strong contact via a straight back, thrust the arms forward around the attacker and squeeze their arms together by grabbing their own wrist.
- Bounce up and get ready for the next tackle.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- Introduce a ball.
- Widen area.
- DO it standing.