Rugby-Tips on being a winger
2016/7/16 9:56:37
Question
Hi.Im 11yrs old 1.63metres tall weigh 43kg and play winger for my rep rugby team. Im the fastest on my team. I've been playing rugby for 6yrs and know the game pretty well but im just not sure how i should tackle a big prop or second rower if he comes running at me. Really need your help. Thankyou!!!!!
Answer
I have recently answered a question like this so I pasted it below, the same applies to you. In particular to wing make sure you "shepherd" the play to the side line. If you miss the tackle there is a better chance the player will step out or get caught by a team mate in support.
Subject: tackling
Question: have you got any tips on how to make a big open field tackle where you knock the opposition back? thanks
Answer:
Hi David, I suggest going over all my old answered questions I have pasted one below to get you started, takling comes up a lot.
Subject: tackling
Question: QUESTION: Hey, I am a winger and I like to rush up at kick offs, how can I be sure that i will not miss tackle the opposition because I am always by myself when i get there?
ANSWER: Hi Addison
I have recently answered a question like this so I pasted it below, the same applies to you. In particular to wing: make sure you "shepherd" the player to the side line. If you miss the tackle there is a better chance the player will step out or get caught by a team mate in support.
"I suggest the simplest thing. When a player is moving towards you (or vice versa) do not look at their body as a whole, instead focus on the point of center between their hips. Often a coach will tell you to "eyeball" the "string of their shorts". This focus will allow your brain to only register the runner's center of gravity: the "mass" of their torso. No matter what a runner's arms, legs or head does the torso is usually stagnant.
Keep you feet active, stay on your toes either moving towards them or running in place. Close the space between you and the runner swiftly but stay in control. This is to limit the runner's options as much as possible.
Focus on the "string of their pants" and drop your center of gravity to set up the hit. Aim the shoulder to that string. Drive "through the player" aggresively pistoning your legs just as you make contack with your shoulder. Keep your feet on the ground and never launch in a dive towards a player it is more dangerous for you. Wrap the player up and drive through them keep your head /eyes up too.
so summarize:
1. keep the feet active "live"
2. focus on the "string of their pants"
3. drive the shoulder to the "string of their pants"
Let me know how it goes.
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