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How to handle the tackle in soccer

By Richard James 11 June, 2023 2 mins read

It's crucial to be able to control the tackle correctly if you play tackle soccer. Here are some tips.

Slide tackle

Slide tackle is when you strike the ball with one foot, just before touching the opponent. It is important to strike the ball in either the middle or upper part of the target area. Otherwise, you could end up throwing the ball away or getting it in the goal of the opposing team. This tackle requires you to use your timing and great aim. If you have made contact with the other player, try to play the ball to your teammates or try to come out with the ball.

Poke tackle

Although the poke tackle is a very popular tactic for tackle soccer, it's important to understand how it should be applied. The wrong technique can cause serious injury to players and officials. The slide is another type, and can be very dangerous if performed incorrectly. Unlike a poke tackle, a slide tackle requires the defender to slip and use his or her tackling foot to push the ball away from the offensive player.

Locking down

If you want to win the ball, the front tackle is key. The front block tackle requires that a team of two players maintain contact with the ball while simultaneously leaning into it with their bodies. They should also be able to see the ball clearly. The offensive player will then be able to quickly win the ball and pass it to a teammate. Although this isn't the most difficult technique, it requires a lot practice.

Body contact

The term body contact in soccer refers when two players are making contact. Contact between players must occur with the ball. A foul will be issued if a player touches the ball with their body. As a result, tackles can lead to yellow or even red cards for players. Fouls can also lead to a free kick. The extent of force used by the opposing team member to touch the other player will determine how severe the foul was.

Penalty kick

If an opponent fouls you, a penalty kick will be used to end the play. Kickers must ensure that the ball is in a stationary position when they kick it. After the kick, the ball is no longer in play and the other players must leave the area. The ball won't move twice in most cases. However, it might move once. The ball may not move twice before it is out of play.

FAQ

What happens after a soccer goal has been scored?

A goal is scored and the opposing team can take a kick for free. Free kicks are used when the defending team commits fouls during play. The free kick may end in another goal.

What is the difference in football and soccer?

Both soccer and football have similar rules. Both require kicking a ball through a small opening called a goal. Soccer however requires players to run rather than kick the ball. Soccer has smaller balls than football.

What does a football attacker do?

Of all the players on the field, attackers are the best passers. They get the ball to midfielders or forwards who then distribute it to other players. Attackers are usually fast and agile and are expected to score many goals during a match.

What does a defender do in soccer

Defenders are usually there to defend against attackers looking for goals. Defenders try to keep opponents out of the scoring position by tackling them and blocking shots.

Statistics

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard, renowned for being difficult to dispossess, set a World Cup record for successful dribbles completed in any World Cup game since 1966, with a 100% success rate in ten dribbles against Brazil.[10] (en.wikipedia.org)
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the estimated cumulative television audience for the 2006 World Cup in Germany was 26.2 billion, an average of 409 million viewers per match." (en.wikipedia.org)
After hosting an entertaining World Cup finals in 1994, the United States possessed some 16 million football players nationwide, up to 40 percent of whom were female. (britannica.com)
From the 1850s onward, industrial workers were increasingly likely to have Saturday afternoons off work, and so many turned to the new game of football to watch or to play. (britannica.com)

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How To

How to properly kick a soccer ball

You must be able to kick a soccer ball (or football) with good technique and form. The proper way to kick a football involves the following steps:

Place your feet shoulder-width apart with your knees slightly bent, and toes pointed forward.
Bend your left leg at the knee and place your left heel against your right thigh. Your weight should fall on your back leg.
Reach your front foot straight behind you. Keep your hips in line and your upper back relaxed.
Your kicking leg should be swept up and around until it reaches the top of the ball.
With every ounce you have, push your kicking feet down to the top of your swing.
As soon as the ball leaves your foot, immediately begin pushing off with your standing leg, moving toward the target.
Pull your kicking leg back and return to the starting position when you reach the end.
You can do the same thing on the other side.
You can repeat this exercise every day until you are familiar with the mechanics.
Always use both your legs together. Never kick one-legged!
Breathe during every step.
You should be focusing on the ball, not your opponent. Focus only on what is happening.
Relax and let go all distractions.
Be positive. Do not think negatively about yourself or others.
Have fun