Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Narrow = easier tackle. Widen it as they improve.
Level 510 minPairs, matchedCones for a 3–4m channelContact: joggingU9 · U10 · U11

1v1 narrow channel

How it works

  1. The ball carrier jogs down the channel; the tackler moves forward to meet them.
  2. The narrow channel stops the carrier swerving away, so the tackler can commit.
  3. Start at a jog. Widen the channel only once tackles are clean.

Coaching points

  • Shorten the steps on approach, sink the hips.
  • Front-on tackle: cheek to the side, never head in front.
  • Reset after every rep so everyone gets lots of turns.

Ready for the next level when: Move back to Level 4 any time technique slips or confidence drops.

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