I need to write a short response to the following question: Describe a slide tackle in soccer.


Not sure what it is exactly, Just need a short answer


Thanks! :)

Verified Answer :

I used to play soccer and I was a referee. Slide tackles are done when a defending player, who does not have the ball, slides feet-first towards the person with the ball, attempting to knock the ball out of their possession.  Slide tackles are illegal if done from behind the person it is done on.

A slide tackle is a defensive move used to either steal the ball from the other player of to kick it away. a slide tackle is when you slide to the ground in a certain direction with your leg out to kick the ball away from the opposing player.