The Side Tackle

1) Ball carrier Kneeling, Tackler kneeling

2) Ball carrier standing, Tackler kneeling

3) Mini Game 1v1

Split your group into;• 2 Players• 1 Referee

Rules for Referee- Each player plays on knees- Aim of the game is to score a

try on opponents line- Each player gets 3 chances of

attempting to score a try- If the player does not score

after 3 tackles have been made the ball goes to the defender

- After each tackle defender should give attacker 2m space

- Each time a try is scored change who is playing and who is referee

Things to think about1. Imagine the target area for your shoulder is

on the bottom of the ball carriers shorts.2. Head up chin off chest3. First contact made shoulder and ball

carriers thigh (upper leg)4. Wrap arms around ball carriers legs5. Drive with legs, Grip with arms bring ball

carrier to the ground

• Attempt skill kneeling side by side

• Attempt skill moving on knees

• Attempt skill not moving side by side

• Attempt skill with ball carrier walking

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The Side Tackle

Things to think about1. Imagine the target area for your shoulder is

on the bottom of the ball carriers shorts.2. Head up chin off chest3. First contact made shoulder and ball

carriers thigh (upper leg)4. Wrap arms around ball carriers legs5. Drive with legs, Grip with arms bring ball

carrier to the ground

Task 1

Task 2- Attempt the skill

with the tackler standing and ball carrier standing

- Now attempt the skill with the tackler standing and the ball carrier walking

- Now attempt the skill with the tackler walking and the ball carrier walking

After all tasks are complete report back to teacher!!

- Attempt the skill with the tackler crouching and ball carrier standing

- Now attempt the skill with the tackler squatting and the ball carrier walking

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