Soccer Slide Tackling - How ToThis tackle will also look pretty cool on the soccer field. However, you need to keep in mind that this one is a last-ditch tackle. You should also try avoiding executing it too often as it may result in a yellow or red card. And here is how to execute a slide tackle: 1. The first thing you need to do is to decide whether you will try to clear the ball or try to regain possession off the ball 2. Now, slide on either left or right side of your body. It doesn’t matter actually which side you are sliding on as long as you perform the tackle properly 3. Lead with either left or right leg. If you are executing the slide tackle using your left side, then you should lead with using your right leg and vice versa 4. Extend your foot toward the ball while keeping your left or right (depends on which foot you lead with) leg bent approximately 90 degree 5. Try to kick the ball first without hitting your opponent. If you don’t manage to hit the ball first you will surely be punished with a foul 6. While sliding, you have 2 options, either knocking the ball out of play or trying to tap it gently to regain possession of it 7. Use your left arm and leg (or your right arm and leg) and rise quickly from the ground to regain balance Tips: • It is easier to execute a slide tackle on wet surface then on hard surface • Soccer slide tackling is also dangerous for your own well-being. If you don’t know what you are doing you may injure yourself seriously (in worst case, you could break your own leg) • Don’t show you opponent that you are preparing for a slide tackle as he or she may realize that and fool you easily • Keep in mind that tackling may take some time and you may also receive few yellow cards on the way. However, when you master it, you will be able to perform slide tackles at any time
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