Myles Garrett is learning to hit EVEN HARDER from Aussie rugby coach
Myles Garrett is already the most fearsome player in the NFL, which means that making him even more deadly just isn’t okay. Garrett is preparing for opening week in Australia against the 49ers, and is using his time to become a more technically refined hitter with the help of a renowned rugby coach. The concept […]
NFL star Myles Garrett is learning a new technique to make his hits even more powerful, according to an Australian rugby coach. Garrett, already a dominant force in the league, is working with renowned coach Billy Coffey to refine his hitting skills while in Australia for the team's opening week against the 49ers. Coffey, a strength and conditioning coach for Wanderers Rugby Union Football Club outside Sydney, has trained under the prestigious Australian Institute of Sports.
Coffey's approach is based on the fundamental principles of rugby, teaching Garrett to take a smaller pre-step before exploding through his hips to deliver a more forceful impact. This technique, Coffey explains, emphasizes lower-body explosion and reduces the reliance on shoulder or head contact, potentially lowering the risk of concussions. The impact of this training on Garrett's opponents is a matter of speculation, but it certainly raises concerns about the intensity of future hits.
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