Please forward this vital information to Todd Orlando. Since our defense does not know the basics of tackling. Maybe they have not been taught the definition. Just trying to help. Thank you To tackle an opponent in possession of the ball. a. The act of stopping an opposing player carrying the ball, especially by forcing the opponent to the ground. b. The act of obstructing a player in order to cause loss of possession of the ball To engage or deal with To seize,stop,or throw down (a ball carrier) in football. intercept, block, bring down, stop, challenge He tackled the quarter-back. grab, stop, throw, seize, halt, grasp, clutch, take hold of The man tackled him, pushing him into the dirt.
