Tackling, Defence & Coaching Systems with Tom Martin

In this episode, former New Zealand Sevens and Wellington Defence Coach Tom Martin breaks down his complete system for coaching defence and tackling in rugby.
Tom covers his chop-smash tackle system, the bullseye tackle technique, how to coach your assist tackler, and his "nominate to dominate" framework for defensive communication and line speed. He also shares how he builds defensive culture, gives honest feedback to players, and has the hard conversations every coach needs to have.
Whether you're a club coach or a professional, Tom's practical approach to defence coaching, tackling systems, and player development will give you tools you can apply immediately.
In this video:

The chop-smash tackling system explained
How to coach the assist tackler
The bullseye tackle technique
Defensive communication and line speed
How to build a defensive system for club rugby
Giving honest feedback and having hard conversations
Building a defensive culture in your team

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