Tackling is a term used in many sports, such as football and rugby, to describe the act of attempting to stop an opposing player from advancing. INTERCEPTING (12 letters) is when a player attempts to catch a pass or ball before it reaches its intended target. OBSTRUCTING (11 letters) is when a player attempts to block an opposing player's path. Stopping (8 letters) is when a player attempts to prevent an opposing player from moving forward. SEIZING (7 letters) is when a player attempts to take possession of the ball from an opposing player. All of these actions are considered tackling and are used to prevent the opposing team from advancing.