block tackle

English

Noun

block tackle (plural block tackles)

1. (soccer) A defensive technique used to regain possession of the ball from an opponent by positioning the body in front of the ball and using the legs to obstruct the opponent's path, preventing them from advancing.
   • 2024 September 7, David Hytner, “Rice and Grealish start new England era with Nations League victory in Ireland”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     Caoimhín Kelleher saved but Gordon recycled the move, crossing low for Kane, who was stopped by Nathan Collins’s block tackle.

2. (rugby) A defensive maneuver where a player uses their body to block an opponent who is carrying the ball.

See also

• block and tackle