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During the tip-off, players from the same team can occupy adjacent positions around the centre circle.
During the tip-off, players from the same team can occupy adjacent positions around the centre circle.
False
The tip-off shall be re-taken if the ball touches the floor before it is touched by a centre.
The tip-off shall be re-taken if the ball touches the floor before it is touched by a centre.
True
Referee 1 shall toss the ball horizontally between the centres.
Referee 1 shall toss the ball horizontally between the centres.
False
The team that gains possession of the ball after the tip-off shall be awarded the first possession under the alternating possession procedure.
The team that gains possession of the ball after the tip-off shall be awarded the first possession under the alternating possession procedure.
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Teams will alternate taking possession of the ball at the start of each period of regulation time.
Teams will alternate taking possession of the ball at the start of each period of regulation time.
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Study Notes
Pre-Tip-Off Procedures
- One player from each team, referred to as a centre, enters the centre circle before the tip-off.
- The centres position themselves on the same side of the centre line as the try line they are defending.
- All other players must position themselves outside of the centre circle.
Tip-Off Administration
- Referee 1 blows the whistle to indicate the start of legal contact and enters the centre circle.
- The referee tosses the ball vertically between the centres, ensuring it reaches a height greater than either of them can reach.
- The ball must be touched at least once by at least one of the centres before it touches the floor.
Tip-Off Re-Take Situations
- The tip-off is re-taken if there is a simultaneous violation by both teams.
- The tip-off is re-taken if the ball touches the floor before it is touched by a centre.
- The tip-off is re-taken if Referee 1 makes a bad toss.
Alternating Possession
- Teams alternate taking possession of the ball at the start of the second, third, and fourth periods of regulation time.
- Teams also alternate possession following each held ball.
- The team that does not gain possession of the ball after the tip-off is awarded the first possession under the alternating possession procedure.
- The alternating possession directional arrow indicates the direction of play for the next possession.
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This quiz covers the rules of Rugby Union, specifically the procedures for the tip-off at the start of the game. Learn about the positions of players, the role of the referee, and more.
