spear tackles

A form of spear tackle — An offensive tackle in which the tackled player is lifted up and driven into the ground head-first. This is very dangerous and can result in serious injury to the neck and spine and often a red or yellow card.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of spear tackle
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