Rugby Coaching Drills - Front Tackle Knee Tackle

Explanation: This is used to introduce players to a tackle situation. This is used to practice tackling before tackling on feet.

Description: The tackler must keep their eye on the ball carrier. He also needs to make sure he makes contact with the shoulder putting his cheek along side the ball carriers theigh.

The ball carrier should turn his body to his team and present the ball arms out away from the oppisition so the ball can easily be picked up by his team.

Other Rugby Tackle Drills: