This is How You REALLY Learn to Tackle - (Part 2) | Rugby Muscle Podcast

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The Art & Science Of Coaching The Tackle

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In this episode, I continue my conversation with Keir from Learn to Tackle and dive into how I coach tackling beyond bags and into real match situations. We discuss game-based learning, constraint-led progressions, how I develop contact skills in both kids and adults, why grappling isn’t the same as rugby tackling, and how improving skill can have a huge impact on conditioning and performance.


00:00 Intro
01:48 Game-Based Learning
06:02 Tackle Progressions
13:32 Mental Toughness
16:16 Kids vs Adults
20:26 Coaching Games
22:39 Video Analysis
25:09 Grappling vs Rugby
27:48 Skill & Conditioning
34:55 Courses & Discounts


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