The four main types of
tackling technique in soccer are;
1) The front block tackle - This is between a defender and
attacker
where the front edge of the boot meets the ball or defenders foot.
2) The side block tackle - When an
attacker has almost past a
defender or when the defender tries to close down an attempted pass at
an angle.
3) The ground block tackle - This is where the defender "throws" themselves into the ball to stop the attacker going past.
4) The sliding tackle - This is a last resort to prevent the
attacker getting past you. For this, the defender slides on the ground
into the ball, playing it using the outside leg.