In
the 'Big Hit' front tackle the tackler attempts to drive the
ball carrier backwards. It is only when a player reaches physical
maturity and are more experienced that you can introduce tackles
(The Hit) that drives the attacker backwards. Start the development
of the front tackle from a kneeling position or squat position,
then progress to a crouching or standing start.
The
extra dimension of the 'Hit' is that the tackler looks to grab
the attackers leg with the arm of their non-tackling sholuder.
i.e If the tackler makes the tackle with their right shoulder
he will look to use his left hand/arm to lift the attackers
right leg. Once the attackers leg has been lifted off the ground
the tackler continues his leg drive to drive the attacker backwards
and to the ground
As
the ball carrier approaches, the tackler looks up and targets
the opponents legs and ribs and they need to move their head
to one side of the ball carrier's body. You should encourage
players to practice and become proficient on both shoulders.
The tackler then drives his shoulder into the attacker's ribcage
as they wrap their arms around his or her thighs.
A
key factor is this allows the tackler to regain his feet quickly
and rejoin the game before the attacker.
Law
15: The
tackle law
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Preparation
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Execution
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Follow-Through
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- Watch
the ball carrier
- Look
up into thighs and ribs
- Keep
back flat
- Move
head and neck to one side of the ball carrier's body
- Attack
the ball carrier and take the tackle on your terms
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- Strong
shoulders on contact
- Drive
shoulder up into lower ribs
- Continue
leg drive
- Wrap
non-tackling arm around ball carriers thighs and lift
off the ground
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- Drive
the ball carrier back and to the ground
- Tackler
to get to their feet immediately to attack the ball
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