As a good tackle requires you to take the ball, making excessive physical contact with an opponent without the intention of winning the ball would result in a foul called against you. In this article, we will first show you how to properly execute a standing/block tackle.įor people new to football, the idea is to take the ball first and not the player. The other tackle is when you are off your feet, also known as the sliding tackle.
A standing/block tackle as its name implies is one where you remain on your feet. Tackles are used to regain possession of the ball for your team and are sometimes seen as critical particularly in defensive positions when the opponent are in an offensively advantageous position. Tackling is an important skill in football regardless of your playing position. MASTER YOUR FOOTBALL TECHNIQUE (5): STANDING/BLOCK TACKLE
