Tackling | Sports University

1. What is the primary goal of tackling in football?

A. To injure the ball carrier B. To forcibly take the ball carrier to the ground and stop the play as quickly as possible to limit yards gained C. To strip the ball from the ball carrier D. To push the ball carrier out of bounds

2. During the 'Attack' step of tackling, where should your eyes be focused and where should you accelerate into?

A. Eyes on the ball carrier's chest, accelerate into the shoulders B. Eyes on the ball carrier's face, accelerate into the chest C. 'Eyes through the thighs,' accelerate into the ball carrier's hip D. Eyes on the ball carrier's feet, accelerate into the knees

3. During the 'Clack' step, which part of the tackler's body should make forcible contact with the ball carrier's hip?

A. The helmet B. The chest C. The forearms D. The top of the shoulder pads

4. Why is it recommended to wrap your arms around and under the ball carrier's butt during the 'Wrap' step?

A. It is easier to reach that area B. The butt itself provides a lifting surface C. It prevents the ball carrier from spinning D. It protects the tackler's head from injury

5. According to the 7-step tackling process, when should you stop driving your legs?

A. After the Clack step B. After the Wrap step C. After the Lift step D. You should never stop driving your legs at any point

6. Why is Hawk Tackling the preferred tackling method according to this lesson?

A. It is the safest method for the ball carrier B. It is the easiest to learn for beginners C. The easiest way to knock a ball carrier off balance is to knock their support system (legs) out from under them D. It allows the tackler to strip the ball most effectively

7. Why does this lesson discourage the use of Hawk Roll Tackling at game speed?

A. It is illegal at the professional level B. Rolling adds an unnecessary step and can put energy behind instead of into the opponent, causing broken tackles if not perfectly timed C. It requires too much upper body strength D. It is too dangerous for the ball carrier

8. Under which of the following conditions is Profile Tackling considered appropriate?

A. When tackling a bigger, stronger ball carrier B. When the ball carrier is standing upright and running at full speed C. When hitting a wide receiver in the strike zone as they are catching the ball D. When the tackler has a head-on angle to the ball carrier

9. What is described as extremely dangerous in the tackling lesson?

A. Wrapping too low around the ball carrier's ankles B. Tackling 2:2, which involves putting your head across the body of the ball carrier C. Lifting the ball carrier completely off the ground D. Tackling a ball carrier who is already low to the ground

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