In Middle Dutch, the verb tacken meant to grab or to handle. By the 14th century, this had come to be used for the equipment used for fishing, referring to the rod and reel, etc., and also for that used in sailing, referring to rigging, … See more

In Australian rules football, the move commonly described as a "tackle" is similar to in rugby and involves wrapping, holding or wrestling a player who has possession of the … See more

In American football and Canadian football, to tackle is to physically interfere with the forward progress of a player in possession of the ball, such … See more

Rugby league
In rugby league the ball-carrier can be tackled by any number of defenders from any direction. The … See more

Unlike other codes, tackles in association football have to be predominantly directed against the ball rather than the player in possession of it. This is achieved by using either leg to wrest possession from the opponent, or sliding in on the grass to knock the ball … See more

Gaelic football defines tackling as wresting the ball from an opponent's hands. Bumping is allowed on the player with the ball, but a player cannot be grabbed. See more

International rules football is a hybrid game between Australian rules football and Gaelic football. Tackling in International Rules is subject to similar … See more