15.4 THE TACKLER

(a) When a player tackles an opponent and they both go to ground, the tackler must immediately release the tackled player.
Sanction: Penalty kick

(b) The tackler must immediately get up or move away from the tackled player and from the ball at once.
Sanction: Penalty kick

(c) The tackler must get up before playing the ball and then may play the ball from any direction.
Sanction: Penalty kick