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Conrad Smith Tackle Analysis

Tackle analysis with Conrad Smith

Former All Black Conrad Smith breaks down eight tackles from professional rugby.

How to use these videos

  1. Watch each tackle.
  2. Pause and note what’s good and what’s not so good. Look at body height, head placement, footwork and where the tackler makes contact.
  3. Watch Conrad’s analysis and compare it with your notes.

This works well as a group activity at training. Players analyse a tackle together, then try to apply the good technique in a game.

Remember: in community rugby, the tackle must be below the sternum. Some tackles in professional rugby are made higher than that. Coach your players to the community law. See Tackle Height.