High Tackle
Process:
- The referee should assess that foul play has occurred since it is not an accident.
- It is a high tackle, since the tackler’s arm is used.
- Head contact has occurred, from the tackler’s arm.
- The degree of danger is high based on the video signs: Arm swings forward prior to contact - Tackler is attempting an active/dominant tackle - Tackler speed and/or acceleration into tackle is high
Initial decision:
Red card
Mitigation?
Factors against: tackler has clear line of sight
Factors for: none
Factors against outweigh factors for and so no mitigation and sanction not reduced by one level
Final decision:
Red card
