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Soccer Toe-Poke
A type of “tackle that is usually made by poking the soccer ball with the toes of the front foot. Also refers to a soccer toe-kick that has a short backswing. (See “Soccer Tackle” & “Soccer Toe-Kick“).
Soccer Tackle
To steal the ball. Mostly done while standing (see “Shoulder Charge” & “Block Tackle“), but also see “Slide Tackle“. (Also see “Fouls“).
Soccer Slide Tackle
When a defender slides on the ground and attempts to kick the ball away from the ballhandler. If the tackle is careless, reckless or uses excessive force or the tackler first contacts the ballhandler instead of the ball, a foul should be called. If the tackle is from behind (from an angle that doesn’t allow the ballhandler to see it coming) a “Red Card” can be given. Some youth & adult leagues don’t allow slide tackling because too many injuries result. I don’t teach it & don’t allow it. Beside the possibility of getting hurt or hurting someone else, you can’t play if you are laying on the ground. (See “Tackle” and “Fouls“).
Soccer Shoulder Charge
(aka “Fair Charging”). A type of “tackle” which can be legally used to try to “win” (i.e., gain possession of) the ball. To be legal, it: (a) cannot take place from behind (b) is only permitted within playing distance (i.e., 3 feet) of the ball (c) cannot be violent or dangerous (d) must be intended to win the ball & not just to knock down the opponent (e) must be shoulder to shoulder (not to the opponents chest or back) with the arms (especially elbows) close to the body (f) the player must have at least one foot on the ground (i.e., he can’t leap). (See “Tackle“, “Fouls“, “Shielding“, “Strength On the Ball” & “Win The Ball“).
Soccer Block Tackle
A standing “tackle” made with the inside of the foot. (In soccer, you don’t tackle the player, you “tackle” the soccer ball). This is the most basic soccer tackle. It is made head on, using the inside of the foot. It is important to keep the tackling foot low, the ankle firm & the leg stiff. If the tackling foot is too high, the soccer ball may be forced under it; but if it is low, you may be able to pop it over the opponent’s foot & thus win the “soccer tackle”. (See “Soccer Tackle“).