I used to be a no 7 and found tackling in the forwards pretty easy but I changed to a winger/ centre 2 years ago.
Last year I played at a lot lower level where I could just rely on the fact I was faster and bigger then most players to get them down, didn't use much technique.
Now I am playing against a lot of 18 and 19 year olds who are professional prospects etc. and am finding it a lot harder to consistently make tackles playing in the backline.
I am still fast and strong enough to be effective but I often seem to find myself falling off tackles or just sort of flopping at players ankles. When a player is running at me in space and at pace I never feel confident.
Its not a question of desire to make the tackle, i'm never afraid i just think my technique is off.
any tips would be great!
there is another winger on my team who is much smaller and weaker then me but makes really big hits, would love to get some tips on making big standout tackles for training to show off to the coach as well!?
Last year I played at a lot lower level where I could just rely on the fact I was faster and bigger then most players to get them down, didn't use much technique.
Now I am playing against a lot of 18 and 19 year olds who are professional prospects etc. and am finding it a lot harder to consistently make tackles playing in the backline.
I am still fast and strong enough to be effective but I often seem to find myself falling off tackles or just sort of flopping at players ankles. When a player is running at me in space and at pace I never feel confident.
Its not a question of desire to make the tackle, i'm never afraid i just think my technique is off.
any tips would be great!
there is another winger on my team who is much smaller and weaker then me but makes really big hits, would love to get some tips on making big standout tackles for training to show off to the coach as well!?