mistackles

Verb

mistackle (third-person singular simple present mistackles, present participle mistackling, simple past and past participle mistackled)

1. To tackle improperly, such as when it is not legal, or not in the correct manner.
   • If the attacker tricks the defender into going for the tackle and she mistackles the ball, the attacker will most likely be in an advantageous position for a clear shot at the goal.2015, Albert M. Luongo, Soccer Drills: Skill-Builders for Field Control, page 51
2. To attempt to deal with (a problem) in the wrong way.
   • The two thought the agreement had mistackled the shari'a by referring it to the proposed constitutional conference.1989, Africa Events - Volume 5, page 15

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