Illegal tackle – Push in back
Posted on 13 March 2008 by Jermayn
Apart from the head, the back is also protected and as you tackle you cannot move the tackled person forward. Any illegal tackle means that the person being tackled is entitled to a free kick.
What makes a Tackle a push in the back
- If the tackle brings the tackled person forward.
Extra tips
- A tackler sometimes drops his knees to help the tacklers momentum push him in the back.
- Read “How to Tackle Side on” for more information on how tackle legally.
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Played football for Chapman Valley football club for ~10 injured years up in Geraldton & had the pleasure of playing in their Grand Final win in 2001. Injuries and other commitments caused Jermayn to give up playing but not his love for the great game.
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May 17th, 2010 at 10:13 am
hello!, thanks for the info, this post was really nice !