Allowable Tackle Types
| sliding tackle | spear tackle | dump tackle | body tackle | ankle tap | diving tackle | bumping/blocking | shoulder charge | steal/intercept ball | Chicken wing | other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association football | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Restricted | Restricted | No | |
| Australian rules football | No | Reportable | Yes | Restricted | No | Yes | Yes | Reportable | Yes | No | Spoil, Shepherd, Smother |
| Gaelic football | No | No | No | No | No | No | Restricted | No | No | Restricted | |
| Gridiron football | Classified as a trip | Illegal if Leading with Head | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rugby League | Reportable | Reportable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Penalty | Yes | Restricted | Reportable | Charge down |
| Rugby union | Reportable | Reportable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Penalty | No | Restricted | Penalty | Charge down |
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