Re: tackling (was Re: anything i wsay..)

[Steve Ames <steve>]

> Don't forget that the tackler starts his free round laying on the ground.  
> There are very few skilled actions other than wrestling I would allow from 
> this position.

Hence "dirty blow". I agree.

> >Look at it logically. In combat, people are "combat ready". A simple
> >tackle is no longer enough to knock someone to the ground. You must
> >grapple to throw them to the ground. And then they are certainly not
> >going to be so suprised that you get a free round or even a free
> >action.
>
> Here I must strongly disagree.  Tackling skill is just that...skill in using 
> speed, momentum and force to drive your opponent to the ground.  If you are 
> skilled in it, the fact that they see it coming, or are comabt ready has no 
> affect whatsoever.  Looking at it logically, a fullback with the ball tucked 
> under his arm as he goes through a hole is "combat ready", a skilled TANG 
> will still paste him.  Surprise has nothing to do with the free round 
> bestowed, it's the fact that the opponent suddenly finds himself flat on his 
> back gazing at the stars, when the blow lands.

With all due respect the fullback isn't carrying a sword.

						-Steve