Slide tackling banned in all leagues    

Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:47 PM

Sliding to take the ball from an

opposing player is no longer allowed

 

Players may still slide to stop a “free” ball, shoot on goal or block a shot (as long as there is no contact with another player or that the play is not considered dangerous by the referee) Goalkeepers may slide within the goal box as long as the play is not done in a dangerous manner.Goalkeepers can carry the slide outside the box as long as the goalie started the slide within the goal box and the play is not considered dangerous by the referee.