This week we look at the basic skills technique
of the t
ackle from behind

"I always tell my players that every try they save with good tackling, is a try they don't have to score to
win." -
Jan Oberholzer
Animation of
"Tackle from behind"
The tackler closes his arms tightly round
the waist of the attacker. If the tackler
grabs lower he can accidentally be kicked
in the face
The tackler then uses his weight to drag the
attacker down to the ground
Basic Rugby Skills
Week 9
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Video Clip
"Tackle from behind"
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