Gilbert Line Breaker Contact Shield

Developed in consultation with specialist skills, breakdown and International coach, Richie Gray, Gilbert have developed a range of specialist training equipment to target the tackle and breakdown skills.

The Line Breaker Contact Shield has been designed to be easily carried by the shield holder and is used to isolate the skill of initial contact and follow up within the ball carry. The attacking player must work on dropping their body height as they approach the shield. They are then able to late step to target the edge of the shield. With this training aid, the ball carry technique can be practiced in a controlled safe environment before going “live”.

The shield carrier can change the height of the shield. The training aid encourages excellent timing, accuracy and body movement coming into, through and finishing off the controlled and dynamic ball carry.