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

[Foo <fooboy@laf.cioe.com>]

Ending up on your back doesn't mean much anymore since you can use a fifth
of your movement to stand up.

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On Wed, 12 May 1999, Steve Ames wrote:

> > 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
>