How to stop 21 stone?

Question

Hi at my local club we have a 21 stone forward on our team.

In training we often play contact to practice tackling etc, i find it pretty much impossible to take him down. Is there any techniques to taking down such a heavy person?

Btw im not small, 15 stone and solidly built.

Answer 1

Go for the ankles..wrap them up and dont let them go...without his feet there is nowhere else to go..go for his shin and you will slide down to his ankles and bring him down. Most big guys will try to run over you or stiff arm you so the best way to take them down is by approaching them from and angle and not right in front..this angle not only makes  it easier to tackle but you are also making him change his path making him run into other defenders...He will more then likely break out th hand off or stiff arm so be ready to swat his hand outta the way and go straighnt tfo rthe annkles.