When tackling with one hand, the player takes their right hand off the stick to extend their reach but keeps their left hand on the stick. This should be used only once the athlete has developed the strength to tackle with one hand on their stick. Body positioning is important when using this technique; the head must be positioned directly over the ball and the body needs to be angled slightly forward. There are two ways to use one-handed tackling: from tight or from wide. As well as being dependent on where you are on the field, it also depends on which direction the play is going. With your arm outstretched and facing in the direction of the play, take one step forward and into the tackler. Use your entire body including your arms, legs, and helmet to stop the player. One-handed tackles are useful for stopping runners who have the ball close to them. For example, if a quarterback was about to be tackled, they could reach back with their one hand and knock the ball away before being brought down. One-handed tackles are not usually used by defensive backs because they need both hands to break up passes. But if a receiver was about to catch a ball and be tackled, a defensive back could reach in with one hand and knock the ball away before being able to wrap their arms around him/her.