Block & Slide Tackle Technique

Objective

• -Perform a safe, firm block tackle
• -Know when a slide tackle is the right choice
• -Win the ball without fouling

Setup

1. 1Two lines facing each other five yards apart.
2. 2One ball between each pair, placed in the middle.
3. 3Soft ground area used for any sliding work.

How to play

1. 1Both players walk in and meet the stationary ball for a block tackle.
2. 2Progress to a moving dribble against a jockeying defender.
3. 3Slide tackle technique demonstrated and practised without an opponent.

Progressions

• +Live 1v1 duels
• +Add a target for the tackled ball to reach

Regressions

• -Stationary ball only
• -Remove the sliding element

Variations

• -Tackle then counter attack
• -Pairs scoring for clean tackles

Common mistakes

• -Soft foot that gives way on impact
• -Tackling with a straight standing leg
• -Sliding when a jockey would do