Oli Bishop

Oli Bishop, Defence coach for Ealing Trailfinders Women and U23s, shares his expertise from Level 4 RFU research on tackling. He emphasizes the crucial role of pre-contact positioning and demonstrates how anticipation can influence success. Topics include effective hand placement strategies and the importance of leg drive post-contact. Oli also discusses how to coach out poor tackling habits, ensuring players build confidence while mastering the techniques necessary for dominant tackles.