Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Location: Powerhouse Gym Southside
Address: 10 Old Chatswood Road, Daisy Hill
Workshop Introduction
The Junior Tackling & Grappling Workshop is designed to help young rugby players develop the skills, confidence and body awareness needed to tackle and compete safely and effectively.
The workshop will focus on practical tackling and grappling techniques, including body positioning, balance, safe contact, defensive technique, controlling an opponent and how to safely fall and get back to their feet.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
* Learn and practise safe and effective tackling techniques
* Improve body positioning, balance and footwork
* Develop confidence in contact situations
* Learn basic grappling, control and defensive skills
* Improve their ability to stay composed under pressure
* Develop better strength, coordination and body awareness
* Understand how to protect themselves and their training partners
* Build confidence through supervised, age-appropriate contact drills
* Learn skills that can translate directly into rugby training and game situations
The workshop will be conducted in a controlled environment with an emphasis on safety, correct technique, respect and having fun.
What to Bring:
💧 Water bottle
🪖 Head gear
🦷 Mouthguard
What to Wear:
Comfortable rugby clothing suitable for movement and contact
Appropriate athletic footwear
Please arrive a little early to allow time to check in and get ready.
Due to limited space, parents are not able to stay to watch.
Discounted gym entry for those who would like to use the facility.