Tackle facts for kids

The word Tackle can mean different things depending on how it's used. It often refers to equipment or a specific action. Here are some of the main ways you might hear the word "tackle":

• In sports:
  • Tackle (football move): This is a move in many types of football, like soccer or rugby. It's when a player tries to take the ball away from an opponent or stop them from moving forward.
  • Tackle (American football): In American and Canadian football, a "tackle" is also a position played by a strong player on the defensive team. Their job is to stop the other team's offense.
  • Dump tackle: This is a specific type of tackle used in rugby.

• For lifting heavy things:
  • Block and tackle: This is a system of pulleys and ropes. People use it to lift or pull very heavy objects with less effort. Think of it like a simple machine that helps make work easier!

• For fishing:
  • Fishing tackle: This refers to all the equipment and gear you use when you go fishing. This includes things like fishing rods, reels, lines, hooks, and bait.

See also

• In Spanish: Tackleo para niños