Managing Contact: Tag the Tail

Andy Webb, RFU Coach Development Officer, introduces a game to improve agility and reaction when making a tackle.

How it works:

Round 1

Player 1 puts a bib (‘tail’) into the back of his shorts
Player 1 carries the ball and tries to evade Player 2
Player 2 tries to ‘Tag the tail’ from Player 2 in whatever way he can.

Round 2

Player 2 can now no longer ‘Tag the Tail’ with one hand
Player 2 must get both hands around the body of Player 1 (a ‘Ring of Steel’) when trying to ‘Tag the Tail’.

It’s great for encouraging good footwork in order to make an effective tackle.

Give it a go!

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