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What Is The Definition Of Tackle Eligible In Football?
1. A tackle eligible in football is an offensive tackle lining up in the offensive formation to be an eligible receiver for a play. Coaches use this play to mismatch against the defensive team and change the formation by setting three linemen on one side of the center and the other two on the opposite side. The offensive tackle who is now the tackle eligible player, called a catching tackle, is on the side of the center with one other lineman.
To be tackle eligible, the lineman must disclose their intent to the referee before the play. A tackle eligible player is unidentified unless they receive a forward pass. Before the catching tackle can return to their original position, they must stand out for one play.
Example Of How Tackle Eligible Is Used In Commentary
1. They fake the power play off the right side and offensive tackle, Donald Penn, is set on an unbalanced line as an eligible receiver. Penn secures the backside and leaks into the flat, and he is wide open for the touchdown.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Football
