IRB Beginner's Guide to Rugby - IRB Rugby Ready
IRB Beginner's Guide to Rugby - IRB Rugby Ready
IRB Beginner's Guide to Rugby - IRB Rugby Ready
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Arm tackle<br />
• Plant lead foot close <strong>to</strong> attacker 1<br />
• Make contact with the upper arm on the ball carrier between the shoulders and the nipple line 2<br />
• Squeeze the arms tight around the ball carrier, drive with the legs and bring the ball carrier <strong>to</strong> ground<br />
• Roll <strong>to</strong> finish on <strong>to</strong>p 4<br />
3<br />
1 2 3<br />
4<br />
Tap tackle<br />
• Chase the ball carrier until within diving<br />
distance<br />
• Dive and make contact with the ball carrier’s<br />
feet or ankles with an outstretched arm 1<br />
• Keep the head away from the ball carrier’s<br />
feet 2<br />
Unless the ball carrier is held after being brought <strong>to</strong><br />
ground, then in Law, a tackle has not been made<br />
and the referee will allow open play <strong>to</strong> continue.<br />
1 2<br />
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