Step One: The Non-kicking foot should be placed alongside the ball (approximately 10" to the side). The ankle
joint of the tackling foot must be firm and locked. The knees should be bent to lower the center of gravity of the player. This will produce a compact and more powerful shape.
Step Two: The head and upper body should be over the ball. The hands should be closed (make a fist). This will tighten the upper body.
Step Three: Contact is made with the inside of the foot. Contact on the ball should be made through the horizontal mid-line and center of the ball. Quality tackling is as much an attitude as it is technique. Players must develop an aggressive attitude towards winning the ball. |
