OFFICIAL Alex Twal #206

batboy said:
Would also help with his impact with the ball…
I know an old scout / coach who would always teach his young forwards, you need to learn to run on the front of your foot…
If you don’t, you’re never gonna make it.
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I've never heard that. It's a great analogy.
One of my coaches said that if you don't lean forward your gonna end up going backwards. Same thing but your old talent scout/coach knew what he was talking about.
To highlight what your saying, Alex sometimes looks like he's running on roller skates.
Still Alex is a keeper. If he couldn't tackle he'd be gone ages ago.
 
Cobarcats said:
I've never heard that. It's a great analogy.
One of my coaches said that if you don't lean forward your gonna end up going backwards. Same thing but your old talent scout/coach knew what he was talking about.
To highlight what your saying, Alex sometimes looks like he's running on roller skates.
Still Alex is a keeper. If he couldn't tackle he'd be gone ages ago.
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I look at it like this - If you're push starting a car
- Do you do it standing upright and flat footed...
- Or do you get down, Lean Forward and get on the Balls of your feet...

It's the later, And why?
Because it increases your strength and power.
 
batboy said:
I look at it like this - If you're push starting a car
- Do you do it standing upright and flat footed...
- Or do you get down, Lean Forward and get on the Balls of your feet...

It's the later, And why?
Because it increases your strength and power.
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It's not just for power, it's the centre on gravity..... easier to knock over something that is upright than something that is leaning over and into you.
It doesn't just apply to forwards....if you look at the great Eric Groathe Snr and to a lesser extent his son, they would lean into the tackler and drive and as the tackler was sliding down, Groathe would straightened more upright and power the legs out if the tackle. Shear class to look at.
 
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Alex Twal on Instagram: "GRATEFUL! Thank you to everyone who made yesterday a memorable one. A massive thank you to the fans, everyone at the club and especially my team mates for making it an unforgettable week. Looking forward to good times ahead a

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Madge said:
Since the 'Mr 99 Percent' article came out I've paid closer attention to Twal. He saves try's weekly. Doesn't matter how big or quick a bloke is, he just does not drop off or miss a tackle. As a coach, I'm sure the last thing on Madge's mind when picking a team is Alex Twal. Such an integral part of this team defensively.
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Tackles 99% of the players that run directly into him...
 
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