In football, players frequently hit, collide with and tackle each other in an effort to achieve the game’s objectives. While most tackles fall within the rules of the game, a few are illegal and will incur a penalty or, if the offending player has committed more than one illegal tackle ...
Football: BRAVE MIKE IS RIGHT ON THE SUTTON; McCURRY FINALLY TACKLES CELTS ACE ON ILLEGAL ARMS ISSUE OTHER REFS IGNORED
What does this mean for offensive tackles? An offensive tackle's helmet must break the waist line of the center to be considered lined up correctly. Last season, several offensive tackles,most notably Jawann Taylor of the Chiefs, took an extra step or two backwards to give themselves an adva...
Though it was one of the least common names of 1951, the few parents who chose the name Doak may have been inspired by Doak Walker, who was widely recognized as one of the nation's top professional football players in the early 1950s. After leading the NFL in scoring during his rookie...
FootballWounds and injuryOBJECTIVES: The tackle event in rugby union ('rugby') contributes to the majority of players' injuries. Referees can reduce this risk by sanctioning dangerous tackles. A study in elite adult rugby suggests that referees only sanction a minority of illegal tackles. The ...
FootballWounds and injuryDangerous behaviourObjectives: The tackle event in rugby union ('rugby') contributes to the majority of players' injuries. Referees can reduce this risk by sanctioning dangerous tackles. A study in elite adult rugby suggests that referees only sanction a minority of illegal...