sliding into the ball and knocking it away from an opponent; if the player executing a slide tackle hits the attacker's legs before striking the ball, it results in a foul; if poorly executed, a slide tackle will result in a foul with either a red or yellow card being issued (this is also referred to as a professional foul).

A technique of tackling (stealing) the ball from a dribbler by making contact with the ball while sliding on the turf. May be outlawed in youth leagues.

sliding into the ball and knocking it away from an opponent; if the player executing a slide tackle hits the attacker's legs before striking the ball, it results in a penalty; if poorly executed, a slide tackle will result in a penalty with either a red or yellow card being issued, especially when coming from behind.

A method in which a player slides and kicks the ball away from an opponent.