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 shoulder.
- The degree of danger is high based on the video signs: Arm swings forward prior to contact Preparation - Tackler is attempting an active/dominant tackle, as opposed to passive/soak, or “pulling out” of contact - Tackler speed and/or acceleration into tackle is high
- Rigid arm or elbow makes contact with the BC head as part of a swinging motion
Initial decision:
Red Card
Mitigation?
Factors against: tackler and BC in open space, tackler has clear line of sight and time before contact
Factors for: none
Factors against outweigh factors for so no mitigation and sanction not reduced by one level
Final decision:
Red Card
