Slide Tackle Technique

Objective

Execute a clean, legal slide tackle that wins the ball without fouling.

Equipment

• balls
• cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Work in pairs on grass.

2. 2

   Attacker dribbles slowly toward a cone; defender times the approach.

3. 3

   Defender slides on the non-dominant side, leading with the dominant foot to make contact with the ball.

4. 4

   Ball must be won, not the player.

5. 5

   8 attempts each side, slow speed first before adding pace.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Only slide when you are sure you can win it — do not gamble.
• ✓ Slide foot contacts the ball, not the player.
• ✓ Get up immediately after the tackle to press or cover.

Variations

• → Progress to full pace with an active attacker trying to beat the slide.