Tackle (football move)
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Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling are to dispossess an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend.
A tackle in Australian rules football
A tackle in association football
Alessandro Diamanti (22) slide tackles Steven Gerrard (4) at Euro 2012
Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken tackling Jordan Lewis of Melbourne, who is attempting a handball
This list is an alphabetical glossary of Australian rules football terms, jargon and slang. While some of these entries are shared with other sports, Australian rules football has developed a unique and rich terminology.
Australian rules football is known by several different names, including footy and Aussie rules.
Ruckmen contesting a ball-up
Defensive player giving chase to an attacking player with the ball
Player gains possession in a marking contest