RuggMatrix America Podcast: Coaching The Tackle
Bruce McLane is back with one of his Coach Talk episodes with Keir Wenham-Flatt of LearntoTackle.com.
They talk about the tackle height change, how to win that contact point, and what to do if you don't.
Note: USA Rugby introduced the new tackle height last fall, but in case it wasn't adopted by officials and leagues last year, they are re-emphasizing it this year now that it has become worldwide.
Here is the graphic from last year that spells out the tackle guidelines:
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Bruce McLane is back with one of his Coach Talk episodes with Keir Wenham-Flatt of LearntoTackle.com.
They talk about the tackle height change, how to win that contact point, and what to do if you don't.
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