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Tackling Skill Progression After completing the form below, click the "Get a Workout" button to get a listing of pages customized to your athlete's needs.   Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often Execute a front block tackle; upper body leans into tackle, applying maximum force, aiming to block ball, rather than kick it. Know when to use appropriate tackle technique. Execute a side block tackle; player maintains good balance with outstretched leg. Successfully focus, track and close down on opponents dribbling the ball. Player has good coordination to make good strong contact on the ball using inside of foot. Not easily fall for fakes. Move quickly to close distance to opponent with ball. Focus attention on ball, not opponent's body. Put weight behind tackle.

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