Illegal tackle – legs

Posted on 12 April 2008 by

Tackling is one of the ways to dispose someone of the ball, however you cannot tackle their legs or below their waist as it can be dangerous. Any illegal tackle means that the person being tackled is entitled to a free kick and you can also be reported by the umpire.

What makes an Illegal leg/ trip Tackle

  1. If the tackle continues below the waist
  2. If the majority of the tackle is below the waist a free kick is given (can start or end below waist)
  3. Grab the persons leg/ foot

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