"scissor tackle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: scissor tackles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} scissor tackle (plural scissor tackles)
  1. (soccer) A tackle where one player slides in and wraps their legs either side of an opponent's legs. Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-scissor_tackle-en-noun-FeV2Lx0B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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