How to Use tackling in a Sentence

tackling

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  • In today’s game, the art of open-field tackling is a thing of the past.
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Their effort on tackling is among the worst in the NFL.
    — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2020
  • For the most part, IU has been a good tackling team this season.
    — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2020
  • The guys came through by being gap sound and gang tackling.
    — Scott Patsko, cleveland, 7 Dec. 2020
  • The Ravens have no clue in pass defense, and the tackling from this group is atrocious.
    — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 26 Sep. 2021
  • That part of the tackling decision-making is just a big part of the process.
    — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Poor tackling in the second half allowed the Red Raiders to storm in front late in the fourth quarter.
    — Marcus Krum, Dallas News, 28 Sep. 2020
  • The Cardinals totaled 191 yards on the ground, in large part due to poor tackling by the Knights.
    — Jason Beede, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Among the changes: Ash is a big advocate of the rugby-style of tackling.
    — Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2020
  • The good: Harrison has the team’s top tackling grade (89.3).
    — Scott Patsko, cleveland, 5 Nov. 2020
  • There is no doubt that many of us have mastered the act of tackling issues head-on.
    — Seye Oloruntoba, Forbes, 12 May 2021
  • The Ravens were one of the NFL’s best defenses last year in spite of their tackling, not because of it.
    — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 13 Sep. 2021
  • From what Wommack can tell, tackling hasn’t been up to snuff, which makes sense.
    — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2020
  • Yet for a defense that leads the league in fewest yards allowed, the poor tackling was glaring.
    — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Lou Anarumo’s defense was one of the worst tackling teams in the AFC last season.
    — Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer, 17 Aug. 2020
  • There will be blocking and tackling and wins and losses.
    — Tom Noie, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Aug. 2020
  • The Ravens need better pass defense and tackling from their 2020 first-round pick.
    — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 27 July 2021
  • Josh Proctor did not play in the live tackling portions.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022
  • What stood out to Smith was the tackling and clean play, resulting in few penalties.
    — oregonlive, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Herrod was a tackling machine for a decade, with more than 1,100.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2021
  • This is about blocking and tackling, this is about doing it right.
    — Warren Cornwall, Science | AAAS, 18 Sep. 2020
  • This is a matchup for the Cowboys linebackers and safeties as open-field tackling will be vital.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 27 Sep. 2021
  • There’s tackling, getting someone to the ground, and then there’s driving through them.
    — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Yet at the same time, a lot of the play has been poor, especially the tackling and coverage in the secondary.
    — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 27 Dec. 2020
  • Eberflus said at the time that poor tackling is often a problem early in the year.
    — Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2021
  • The Wave practiced open-field tackling in specific drills this week to get ready for UCF.
    — G Smith, NOLA.com, 21 Oct. 2020
  • The first half will not feature live tackling, head coach Spencer Danielson said, but the second half will.
    — Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Delpit has the first two, but his tackling has been a real problem.
    — John Owning, Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2020
  • And takeaways tackling and effort, that doesn't change.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Queen made dramatic improvements in open-field tackling during the past two years.
    — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2024

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