A hip drop tackle is a controversial tackling technique that has been the subject of much discussion in rugby and football. It involves a player dropping their body weight onto an opponents legs in such a way as to constitute an unacceptable risk of injury. The technique is considered dangerous because the full body weight of the tackler lands directly on the legs of the opponent, which can cause ankle and leg injuries.
The NRL has clarified that a hip drop tackle occurs when a player drops their body weight onto an opponents legs in such a way as to constitute an unacceptable risk of injury. The technique has been compared to other dangerous tackles such as spear tackles, dangerous throws, and punching, which have been effectively addressed in the past.
The hip drop tackle has been a subject of controversy in both rugby and football, with players and coaches expressing concern about the technique. The technique has been known to cause ankle and leg injuries, and there have been calls for it to be eliminated from the game.
