Andrew Ryland

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Former Nittany Lion FB, USA Eagle rugby, S&C coach, FB coach. Current Skills Coach | Tackle Specialist | Contact Prep | Drill Design

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Tap tackle. Swing leg strikes again

Simple drill progression. 1) Tackle straight. 2) Tackle in the angle. 3) Two-way go with a cut. 4) Do something really athletic or a sport specific movement pattern before entering the track phase (shown). Boom!

Another one i really like. Forcing athletes to move laterally like this is a a cheap trick to get: 1) focus on getting frontside of carrier 2) stay square to defend the line 3) big focus on the hit and chase because can’t just sprint through the bag.

Making Mat Tackle better. Layers. Move to the space. Two way react, R/L shoulder. A little wiggle, even with a shield act like a carrier. Listen to the boys cheer each other. Tackle Culture: when it’s important, celebrated and reinforced.

Never give up. Great effort, great pursuit. Also, offensive players, don’t get caught in your tippy-toes.

Fun times doing these with the boys for some competition

I posted this a few weeks ago backs but here is a nice little drills/game/activity to remain fluid and athletic in lower body while being strong in the upper body. Create space, accelerate from the space. Credit Coach Braaten - Harvard/USA Rugby on Insta

One my favorite parts of the ⁦Riddell Sports⁩ ⁦Richie Gray⁩ bags is the depth and density lets you go full hit. Even on a lower body tackle -which I often stand in and hold for- really reduces worry about Charlie horse and can practice the skill.

Why do you post so much rugby stuff? Every drill I’ve ever created is for Football? 1) Can learn a lot 2)There are plenty of people that make their name posting football clips/drill so don’t need another one. Anyway here is Bundee Aki melting a dude.

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For all the biting knee caps and “football guy” sound bites it also sounds like coach had some his research on preping players

I’ve posted Sam Underhill numerous times. The one thing that always jumps out to me is his “postural strength”. When you watch, look at is body position and “spine aligned”. Never changes. Even with other giant people running into him.

When the weightroom has lots of room for activities.

I have posted a lot of game week drills that show the commitment to training the tackle and your skills. Now let’s just compare two pre-game warm-up.

Beyond “squeeze the air out of the bag” this is my go-to to learn how strong you have to be to really control a human why is trying to get away. Win the space. Win the hit. Win the grapple. Dominant clamp. SamMace with the clip

Changes of direction aren’t sharp enough to be technical mastery or fast enough to be speed. Bags 👎🏼 Reacting to pointing only gets you better at reacting to pointing (Google, it’s true) Contact isn’t firm/strong enough for power and absolutely zero technique why even have it?

Elite level visualization and commitment.

One of the new All Blacks coaching staff. Do t have to know him or rugby to know that guy. The crusty old coach (in the best possible way) reminding everyone to nail the basics

All Blacks Wiggle Tackle. Looks a bit controlled, not just straight lines and massive hits, more finding tight fits in dynamic situations.

I love and have used this set/up for WRs and contested catches. If D teaches to play through hands expect it and put the obstruction in that space &amp; work securing the catch. Using the noodle and keeping the human out of the way helps avoid a silly land on foot rolled ankle.

Most dominant sports program in America over the last decade. An undeniably tough sport done by tough people. Warming up with Dodgeball and SpikeBall. Smiles and fun are ok.

FB coaches say “we couldn’t do that, we’d get hurt”. I think we have stayed on feet so much it may have become detrimental. Players should be able to tackle each other to the ground “Control to Ground” tempo. I get free or getting rolled up so fine to keep 1&amp;2v1

Some contact conditioning. The drive is slight interrupted by the D/U but that adds a nice little condo element. Also notice the tight set up even as you get tired. Plus the simple tap to ensure correct shoulder and side and smooth drill.

I love and have used this set/up for WRs and contested catches. If D teaches to play through hands expect it and put the obstruction in that space & work securing the catch. Using the noodle and keeping the human out of the way helps avoid a silly land on foot rolled ankle.

FB coaches say “we couldn’t do that, we’d get hurt”. I think we have stayed on feet so much it may have become detrimental. Players should be able to tackle each other to the ground “Control to Ground” tempo. I get free or getting rolled up so fine to keep 1&2v1