Tackling for Sports
Tackling & body contact skills for AFL and AFLW
A three-volume instructional video series demonstrating effective and safe tackling techniques for AFL and AFLW football — offered free to the community and featuring junior footballers on the grounds of the Research Junior Football Club.
The video series
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Volume 1
Fundamental Skills
Foundation tackling and body contact techniques for beginner and developing players.
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Volume 2
Intermediate Skills
Building on the fundamentals — greater complexity, situational drills, and applied technique.
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Volume 3
Advanced Skills
High-level techniques for experienced players and competition-ready athletes.
Watch videoThe series draws on my experience as tackling coach with AFL, AFLW and AFL pathway program teams, as well as with many amateur and school football clubs. I'm also a Level 1 Wrestling Coach, have a black belt in Renshinkan Karate and a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and have represented Australia in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. I've had several mixed martial arts fights, and officiate as a judge for the UFC sports league.
Everyone can apply these skills, and they are completely free to view and share with others – I warmly welcome you to do so.
Christopher's credentials
- Tackling coach experience with AFL, AFLW, and pathway program teams
- Level 1 Wrestling Coach (Wrestling Australia)
- Black belt — Renshinkan Karate
- Brown belt — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Australian representative in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling
- Mixed martial arts competitor
- Official UFC judge
- Board Member, Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board of Victoria
Working with sports teams
Ready to work with Christopher?
Services available in-person or online — Melbourne and internationally.