One-player tackles - from behind

Tackles are often made when the tackler approaches the ball-carrier from behind.

When the tackler approaches the ball-carrier from behind. Selection of level dependent on the situation and the height of the ball-carrier.
Tacklers should select the correct level of connection dependent on the situation and attacking height of the ball-carrier. (note – ball-carrier may change height prior to tackle).
Tackles can be made at Level 1-3 using left and right shoulder.

Tackler must ensure acceleration stage is correct, and accelerate into and through the tackle as the ball-carrier is running away from the tackler
If the tackler leaves their feet too early, the connection stage may be compromised.

Although not a tackle by definition in law as the ball-carrier is not held by the tackler, the tap tackle is still used as a means of bringing the ball-carrier to ground
When the tackler approaches the ball-carrier from behind. This will be the last tackling option available if the ball-carrier is getting away from the tackler.
Decision made to connect with Level 1 foot/ankle to bring the ball-carrier to ground.
Timing and laser focus are essential to enable contact to be made on the ball-carrier’s foot/ankle as the ball-carrier potentially moves out of reach
Foot/ankle is either tapped or grabbed and brought behind the ball-carrier’s other leg to bring the ball carrier to ground
In this tackle, if the ball-carrier is not held then the referee will allow play to continue. This means that the tackler must work hard to get to feet to continue play.