> I want to play rugby but can't tackle?

I want to play rugby but can't tackle?

Posted at: 2014-07-08 
I have a season pass for Rovers and have been into Rugby League all my life, I've played for a few seasons but then left, I'm good on the attack and can kick and pass fine, I just can't tackle and that's what's putting me down on joining a team?I have a season pass for Rovers and have been into Rugby League all my life, I've played for a few seasons but then left, I'm good on the attack and can kick and pass fine, I just can't tackle and that's what's putting me down on joining a team?

I think if you practice tackling alot you will definately make the team. Mabye talk to a coach about what your doing wrong.

I am a great tackler I have to admit, play rugby league and union. Perfect tackaling technique is to put the foot you are leading into the tackle with, inbetween the legs of the attacker. Whilst bringing your body low. Make sure that just as you place your foot, spring upwards, from low to higher, in a diagonal fashion (basically driving upwards. It is often also usefult to lift a leg with your hand, and then wrap your arms around their legs tightly, they wont be able to run. Also if you are finfing the opposing team to offload a lot, try to put one arm around the ball, or if they have it in one hand rip the ball or hit it out of their hands

Practise lots. When tackling always go for the legs. Be brave and go in. If you don't tackle properly you more likely to get hurt.