What does it mean to tackle in soccer?

Answer 1

The closest thing to a Rugby or football tackle in soccer is a shoulder charge where shoulder to shoulder contact is made. By the rules hip bumps and using arms, hands, or elbows are not permitted though some of this goes on without being called. Also a referee may elect to not call a foul if the team that is the victim of a foul still has possession of the ball especially while executing an attack.

The term "tackle" in soccer refers to kicking the ball that is in possession of an opposing player. That player may or may not fall as a result. A successful tackle dispossesses the oppent of the ball by making contact with the ball first. It is still termed a tackle if there is no contact with the opposing player's foot and if the opposing player does not fall. Contact with the opposing player which causes that player to fall is generally permitted if contact is made with the ball first and if the tackle is not from behind the opposing player.

Answer 2

Well there is 2 types of tackles there is a standing tackle and a sliding tackle. The standing tackle is when you stand and place your feet towards someones legs. A sliding tackle is when you get on the ground and slide towards the players legs.

Answer 3

When you steal the ball from another player

Answer 4

To get the ball off the other teams player with your own feet