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it also helps having the shoulder span of the M6. Great vid as always, great analysis.

@ContactCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah- that will always help!! Thanks for watching, Seb.

I'm a small guy, one of the smallest on the rugby field. Best advice I ever got for tackling, no matter the size of the ball carrier, was "lift a leg". No matter how much weaker I am than they are, they cannot maintain their balance on one leg. This isn't an easy magic trick, of course, you have to get your body into a position where you can actually lift a leg and drive them back, which is all about body position and timing, but once you get in there, lift a leg and drive them backwards. This was a very good video, just dropping some advice for my brothers in the comments who, like me, are about a third the size of Sam Underhill and might feel overwhelmed.

@jimmymoloney7360

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am a decently undersized number 7 and I will remember this the next time I need to bring down a prop.

@guestnumber172

3 күн бұрын

You need to get them down though, cos lifting the leg doesn’t work for me at least

@zyaicob

3 күн бұрын

@@guestnumber172 oh yeah you still gotta train the basics, get the leg drive in once you're in that position of power. But as a small guy getting a larger opponent off balance is just a way to level the playing field

I am in an under 13s girls team and I found this video very helpful! I am known in my team for my tackling and this really helped me to hone my skills. We are told these things in training but it is incredibly beneficial to see it being used in a game! Thank you for a very well put together and very educational video!

@ContactCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you, Grace, and I’m glad you found the video useful. Tackling is such a fun part of the sport. Where is your team based?

@gracechatfield1211

2 жыл бұрын

@@ContactCoach around surrey

Please keep doing this, you can not imagine how valuable you are doing, I have learned a lot with your videos, please

@ContactCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m really pleased you enjoy these videos.

Ty for these videos. Super clear, insightful and love the summary at end

@ContactCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Another key factor is halving your height by folding at the waist just before/during the final foot placement. Underhill is consistently making contact somewhere between the opponent's belly button and hips because he does this. I've found this has helped my tackling also.

Great content mate!! tks a lot

Great video, loving your content

@ContactCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rafael. I appreciate you taking a look at the videos 👊

Excellent video. Thank you.

@ContactCoach

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

TOO GOOD

Bloody good video! From NZ

@ContactCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Robert 👊

Great video

@ContactCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate 👊

It isn't necessary to drive a ball carrier backwards, if your smaller by some margin then falling in line with the momentum of the carrier also works and is safe, it also has the benefit of landing the carrier in your on-side area allowing support to engage in the ensuing ruck before the attacking opposition. I notice that there's a focus on this form of tackle in RFU coaching and there remains much about the side tackle, tackle from behind, the head on tackle and the smother tackle to consider. I wonder if the English cult of the back row has anything to do with it?

@ContactCoach

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Many ways to execute a positive tackle with a good, safe outcome.

Great technique. Squeezes behind the knees just on top of the calf muscle. That's triple A grade level

Great analysis. I'd day this tackle technique is suited to someone with Sam's physical attributes. Whereas if George Ford attempted to tackle Reid like this he'd likely not have the same outcome. I believe he'd need to have a similar technique with a focus on "turning the corner" rather than driving back or through the ball carrier.

@ContactCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Great insight, thanks for sharing. I think the principles stay the same but being smart with tackling angles- I think that's what you mean by 'turning the corner'?

@canadiancontent352

3 жыл бұрын

@@ContactCoach turning the corner is a term I learned from wrestling. When a wrestler shoots in for a double or single leg takedown; if they get one leg they will turn the opponent to knock him off balance and complete the takedown. I've taught it to some success in rugby but I think most effective chop tacklers due this naturally.

@ContactCoach

3 жыл бұрын

@@canadiancontent352 Love that- I learned something today! Thanks, bud!

Wonder what Sam Underhill would be like if he was on a defensive team in American Football

Any tips on how to get confidence in tackling

@ContactCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Come over to www.thecontactcoach.com and we can have a chat!

@zyaicob

2 жыл бұрын

Watch that one video of Chrysander Botha tackling the Beast as many times as you need to internalise the idea that no matter the physical disparity, anyone can tackle anyone. You can tackle anyone. Tackling is all about getting someone to fall over, so hit hard, wrap tight, lift a leg and drive them backwards- they'll either fall over or they'll lose 10 metres and either way you've done our team a great service.

@SportsFan-gr8zx

2 жыл бұрын

Play in lower level teams where players are slower and unlikely to step you. This will increase your confidence.

So, When tackling with the right shoulder, which leg should push more at the moment of impact ? Left rear leg ?

@ContactCoach

Жыл бұрын

Step in with energy and follow through with rear leg.

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My shoulder keeps on dislocating while tackling. Everyone says I go in with straight arm, even when I try not to. And now every time I tackle there's this nagging feeling in the back of my mind that my shoulder will pop out again. Do you have any tips I can use to get rid of this habit?

@SportsFan-gr8zx

2 жыл бұрын

Best to get a proper strengthening programme from a physiotherapist. If you don't have the money for that you could try shoulder strengthening exercises that can be found online / ask a fitness professional at your local gym. But ideally get advice from a physio as that's their specialty.

Whatever he hits, he destroys.