Spear tackle

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn offensive tackle in which the tackled player is lifted up and driven into the ground head-first. This is very dangerous and can result in serious injury to the neck and spine and often a red or yellow card.

Synonyms

spear dump tackle high tackle rugby tackle tackle tap-tackle double tackle spearhead tackling spearplay nose tackle tackle football

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