I am sure someone somewhere has used a macro for action shots, but macro lenses are never going to have as fast a focus response because of the focal range they cover. It's just a nature of the beast, even with a focus limiter switch.
Basically what happens will be your keeper rate will be less than usual with other tele lenses in the same range. I found it's more just getting practice with a lense and learning it's quirks that makes it work or not. I have used my Sigma 180mm Macro for action but only with a keeper rate in the mid 40% range...yeah, i actually counted and compared. My normal rate with other 200mm lenses is about 70%-85% depending on the day.
Everyone will be different and I have a sense it's going to vary from copy to copy as well. But is can work if you have to make it work...just be ready to miss a few more shots than normal. I have found that "spray and pray" shooting mode in continuous focus tracking mode can help a bit.