Jog and sink

How it works

1. Ball carrier jogs down a narrow channel. Tackler starts 5m away and moves forward to meet them.
2. Tackler shortens their steps, sinks and tackles at the hips. Carrier goes to ground and places the ball.
3. Reset and go again. Keep the channel narrow so the tackler can commit.

Coaching points

• Short steps, low hips, head to the side. Set the height before contact, not during it.
• If a tackle goes high, stop and go back to the gate drill for a few reps. No telling off.
• Lots of short goes. Swap after 3 each.

Ready for the next level when: Tackles stay at hip height when the carrier is jogging, nearly every time.