Rugby: Tackle from waist

Three players start off in a coned area.

Player 1 with a ball jogs in a straight line.

Player two runs in from the side to tackle player 1, by placing both hands on player 1's back above their waist.

Player 1 off loads the pass to player 3 in support.

Players rotate.

Repeat the drill.

2 players and 1 ball.

Player A kneels down with the ball in their hands.

Player B also kneels down.

Coach shouts go, player A moves forward on their knees, and player B also moves forward to meet player A, tucks their head around the back of player B, wraps their arms around their waist, and knocks to the ground to complete the tackle.

Complete 5 tackles then rotate players.

2 players and 1 ball.

Player A kneels down with the ball in their hands.

Player B kneels with one leg on the ground in the set position.

Coach shouts tackle, and player B moves forward, tucks their head around the back of player B, wraps their arms around their waist, and knocks to the ground to complete the tackle.

Complete 5 tackles then rotate players.

Can also rotate to tackle from the opposite side.

6 players line up in a coned area each with a ball.

Players run out to score a try at the opposite end, and then return with the ball and pass to their partner.

Next 6 players go.

The drill is repeated and continuous.

Develop the drill by racing against each other