high tackle
Neck-level football contact
A high tackle is an illegal tackle in rugby, Australian rules football, and similar contact sports where the tackler's arms make contact at or above the opponent's shoulders or neck.
The prohibition exists to prevent head and neck injuries.
High tackles typically result in penalties, and dangerous ones may warrant suspension.
He was sent off for a high tackle.
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
- red cardMatch ejection notice
- foul playCriminal or violent action
- neckHead-body junction
- concussionBrain injury from impact
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