Tackling

Drill	Description	Key Learnings
Tackle - Warmup	Small collection of low-impact tackle warmup drills	Tackling fundamentals and repetition
Shoulder tag to shoulder contact	Progress from tags to shoulder contact with wrap.	Head placement safety Footwork into contact Strong squeeze-and-finish
Chop tackle and jackal support	Low chop with immediate second-player jackal simulation.	“Hit-through” at thighs Roll clear vs contest cues Arrive and clamp
Track-and-shepherd channel	Defender angles carrier to touchline, then tackle.	Angle of approach Patience and spacing Tackle choice near touch
Dominant double hits	Two defenders coordinate high-control + low-chop finish.	Primary/secondary roles Communication Dominance without penalties
Tackle-to-feet recovery race	After tackle, bounce to feet, reload to next contact.	Quick post-tackle roll/reload Spatial awareness Defensive work-rate
Tackle Decision Reactions Drill	Decision-making and reaction to adjust feet and direction to make effective front-on tackle on correct attacker.	Speed off the line in defence Decision-making under pressure Chopping feet to 'tread water' before committing to tackle Body control for effective tackle execution depending on attacker speed/direction