Sentence examples for a tackle is from inspiring English sources

If a tackle is potentially leg-breaking then, even if the leg in question remains intact, the player fouled does not get up and run after his opponent.

"The carries squirted out for big gains, the tipped passes now became interceptions, the guy slipping out of a tackle is now a sack.

Eventually the penny drops that another Argentina score really will be it, and a tackle is made, but this is farcical now.

You should also explain to him that there is nothing in the laws of the game that means a tackle is only rash and dangerous if physical contact is made.

Farrell cost his side three points in the second half with another high challenge on another England colleague, Jamie Joseph, and players going high in a tackle is something concerning World Rugby as it grapples with the issue of concussion, but whatever the outcome he will be part of the squad that starts training for the World Cup.

The best way to avoid injury from a tackle is to build up your muscles, primarily in your shoulders.

The midfielder plays up his own tough approach, which has sometimes got him into trouble, with a mocked-up triangular "hazard" sign of a tackle being performed.

And who decides if a hard tackle is really a dirty one?

A lowering of the threshold for a high tackle is one sensible measure but would that be enough?

A good tackle is beautiful and so is evading one because they look silly and you look great.

Under league rules, teams must surrender possession once a sixth tackle is made.