Abstract: A training system for developing tackle technique and tackle follow-up technique includes a combination on a field of a first padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training at a first level corresponding to a relatively low body height, a second padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training at a second level corresponding to a medial body height; and a third padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training at a third level corresponding a relatively high body height facilitates coaching of improved technique for tackling and follow-up technique in contact sports, particularly in American football. The system and apparatus enables technique at a targeted tackling height to be coached and has features to facilitate follow-up actions and thereby providing more effective and safe tackling at a range of targeted heights for use in game play.

Abstract: A training system for developing tackle technique and tackle follow-up technique at a range of heights in contact sports, especially American football, comprises a first padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training of tackle technique tackle follow-up technique at a first level corresponding to a relatively low body height, a second padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training of tackle technique and tackle follow-up technique at a second level corresponding to a medial body height; and a third padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training of tackle technique and tackle follow-up technique at a third level corresponding a relatively high body height facilitates coaching of improved technique for tackling and follow-up technique in contact sports, particularly in American football.

Abstract: A tackle training apparatus includes a padded body member and two padded elongate leg members in which each leg member has a first end for abutting the body member and a second end for contacting the ground. The two leg members are arranged in relation to the body member to extend from and to be resiliently movable relative to and/or separable from the body member, and in one configuration where the second end of each of the two leg members is placed on the ground, the two leg members can support the body member such that the apparatus is in a standing position, provides an effective training apparatus for improvements in collisions and especially tackles in rugby. Use of the apparatus facilitates improvement in point of contact, height of approach, grip technique and grip strength.

Abstract: A training apparatus for use in tackle training, comprises an elongate contact pad having a front surface; and at least two laterally extending elongate members disposed in general longitudinal alignment with the elongate contact pad, wherein the laterally extending elongate members are disposed to the rear of the elongate contact pad, which provides an effective training apparatus for improvements in collisions, tackles and especially the ‘grapple’ tackle in rugby, thereby improving point of contact, height of approach and arm grip strength.

Abstract: A tackle shield is provided having a body defining a front contact surface and a rear holding surface. The shield includes one or two or more of the following features of: two opposing lugs laterally disposed on the body; the body having an angled or curved profile such that the front contact surface has an upper forward projection and a lower forward projection and a recess therebetween; or the body has a central portion which has at the rear surface of the central portion, a holding zone in which gripping or holding members are disposed.

Abstract: A tackle training apparatus includes a padded body member and two padded elongate leg members in which each leg member has a first end for abutting the body member and a second end for contacting the ground. The two leg members are arranged in relation to the body member to extend from and to be resiliently movable relative to and/or separable from the body member, and in one configuration where the second end of each of the two leg members is placed on the ground, the two leg members can support the body member such that the apparatus is in a standing position, provides an effective training apparatus for improvements in collisions and especially tackles in rugby. Use of the apparatus facilitates improvement in point of contact, height of approach, grip technique and grip strength.

Abstract: A training apparatus for use in tackle training, comprises an elongate contact pad having a front surface; and at least two laterally extending elongate members disposed in general longitudinal alignment with the elongate contact pad, wherein the laterally extending elongate members are disposed to the rear of the elongate contact pad, which provides an effective training apparatus for improvements in collisions, tackles and especially the ‘grapple’ tackle in rugby, thereby improving point of contact, height of approach and arm grip strength.

Abstract: A training apparatus having a base and an upright collision surface which is configured to pivot relative to the base about a transverse axis or configured in relation to the base to provide at least one predetermined limited degree of freedom of movement between the base and the collision surface and/or configured to rotate about an upright axis provides enables development of improved technique for collisions in contact sports such as American Football. The collision surface being is moveable and/or rotatable relative to the base mimics, in a controlled environment, a common configuration of a collision, whereby players can train on the most effective collision techniques, including enhancing power and strength direction of approach and, maintaining power at a required height against a contact surface arranged at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A tackle shield is provided having a body defining a front contact surface and a rear holding surface. The shield includes one or two or more of the following features of: two opposing lugs laterally disposed on the body; the body having an angled or curved profile such that the front contact surface has an upper forward projection and a lower forward projection and a recess therebetween; or the body has a central portion which has at the rear surface of the central portion, a holding zone in which gripping or holding members are disposed.

Abstract: A training system for developing tackle technique and tackle follow-up technique at a range of heights in contact sports, especially American football, comprises a first padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training of tackle technique tackle follow-up technique at a first level corresponding to a relatively low body height, a second padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training of tackle technique and tackle follow-up technique at a second level corresponding to a medial body height; and a third padded tackling training apparatus for targeted training of tackle technique and tackle follow-up technique at a third level corresponding a relatively high body height facilitates coaching of improved technique for tackling and follow-up technique in contact sports, particularly in American football.

Abstract: A document holder (11) comprising a rigid planar board (21) having one side covered by transparent flexible cover (22), the board (21) and cover (22) at one end being held in a retaining clip (12), said clip (12) comprising a substantially planar tongue (31) with a channel (32) extending along one edge thereof with an opening (34) facing away from the tongue (31).

Abstract: A document holder (11) comprising a rigid planar board (21) having one side covered by transparent flexible cover (22), the board (21) and cover (22) at one end being held in a retaining clip (12), said clip (12) comprising a substantially planar tongue (31) with a channel (32) extending along one edge thereof with an opening (34) facing away from the tongue (31).