Learn to Tackle: Why Most Tackle Training Is Wrong (Part 1) | Rugby Muscle Podcast

Buy the Learn to Tackle program and get Wrestling for Rugby and Solo Tackle Prep for free, use code "TOM" at checkout: https://learntotackle.com/?orid=4663 The Art & Science Of Coaching The Tackle https://learntotackle.com/art/?orid=4663 Take our comprehensive Rugby Physical Preparation Audit to discover your strengths, identify your limiting factors, and receive personalized guidance to elevate your game: https://assessment.rugby-muscle.com/ In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, I sit down with Keir Wenham-Flatt to break down concussion prevention, why most tackle training is ineffective, and how purposeful practice can help players become both safer and better. Drawing from his experience working with professional rugby teams and developing the Learn to Tackle course, Keir explains the five phases of an effective tackle, why static bag drills don’t transfer to matches, and what rugby can learn from grappling sports. In this pod: 00:00 Intro 01:33 Concussion Prevention 04:21 Keir’s Journey 12:52 Why Learn to Tackle 16:52 CTE & Head Impacts 20:32 Lessons from Grappling 26:02 The 5 Phases of a Tackle 37:02 Games-Based Training 40:23 Final Thoughts Get the Rugby Muscle Training Week Playbook https://rugby-muscle.com/playbook Join Team Rugby Muscle https://rugby-muscle.com/team Get personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&C https://rugby-muscle.com/aaa Get early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete Blueprint https://rugby-muscle.com/blueprint Tags: rugby, rugby muscle, keir wenham-flatt, concussion prevention, rugby tackling, tackle technique, strength and conditioning, rugby coaching, learn to tackle, contact training, rugby skills, rugby podcast, cte, player safety, sports performance, rugby union, tackling drills, coach education, rugby strength coach, performance coaching