How to Slide Tackle in Football/Soccer

Last Updated: February 23, 2019

It's the 90th minute, and a skilled attacker is heading towards your half. With cavalry charging forward, your only choice is to release an accurate, sturdy slide tackle... How?! Here is a how-to on getting yourself out of that sticky situation!

Steps

1
Turn your body into a position which will force the attacker to be where you want him to be. For example, if the attacker is right-footed, come from his right, leaving him with the only chance to dribble with his weaker foot.
2
Don't accelerate as fast as you can. Just maintain the speed, just a few inches to the side of the attacker.
3
Beware some attackers may try to cut in. To prevent this from happening, hassle your attacker, but not too aggressively - just enough so that attacker may lose balance.
4
Get ready. Once you're ready, lean back to ensure your whole body is as far as possible.
5
Place your strong foot in front of the area in which the attacker is dribbling.
6
Sweep!