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Updated 2024-04-20 12:48

In American Football Can You Just Tackle Anyone or Do They Have to Have the Ball

In American football, tackling is a fundamental skill that is used to stop the opposing team from advancing the ball. While tackling is generally permitted only on the player who has possession of the ball, there are some exceptions to this rule.

In general, players are not allowed to tackle opponents who do not have the ball unless they are deemed to be "assisting" the player with the ball. This means that players who are blocking or attempting to block for the player with the ball can be tackled even if they do not have the ball themselves.

Additionally, players who are attempting to interfere with the progress of the player with the ball can also be tackled. This includes players who are trying to tackle the ball carrier from behind or who are attempting to strip the ball from the ball carrier.

However, there are some limits on who can be tackled in American football. For example, players who are already down on the ground cannot be tackled, and players who are out of bounds cannot be tackled. Additionally, players who are in the process of returning an interception or fumble cannot be tackled until they have taken two steps.

Related Questions and Answers

• Can you tackle the quarterback if they don't have the ball? Yes, but only if they are attempting to interfere with the progress of the ball carrier.
• Can you tackle a player who is blocking for the ball carrier? Yes, even if they do not have the ball themselves.
• Can you tackle a player who is down on the ground? No.
• Can you tackle a player who is out of bounds? No.
• Can you tackle a player who is returning an interception or fumble before they have taken two steps? No.

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