We have all heard the phrase: “block and tackle.” Its meaning: Stick to the basics, and deliver results. Great phrase — yet not that easy when it gets down to it. Staying disciplined and delivering against expectations consistently is the most challenging thing to do in business.

What is the difference between tackling and blocking?

As verbs the difference between tackle and block

is that tackle is to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down while block is to fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

Where does the term blocking and tackling come from?

The phrase “blocking and tackling” is used to describe the importance of focus and execution in business. The saying probably comes from Vince Lombardi who put it this way: “Football is two things. It's blocking and tackling.