The Agony and the Tackle: Understanding Football's Most Debated Move Football is a contact sport that doesn't have to be brutal.
In recent years, the issue of "forceful" tackles has become a hot topic in the world of football, with many calling for rule changes to protect players from physical and emotional harm.
A forceful tackle occurs when one player uses excessive or reckless force to win possession of the ball from an opponent, including trips, kicks, or tackles that leave an opponent helpless on the ground.