Team Sports Rules and Dimensions
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What occurs if a player drops the ball to the ground during play?

  • The same player regains possession
  • The game continues without interruption
  • The referee calls for a timeout
  • There is a change in possession (correct)

    • When a roll ball is performed, what must occur first for it to be valid?

  • The player must pass the ball
  • A touch must be affected (correct)
  • The defender must be at a distance
  • The player must be onside

    • What is the consequence if a defending player interferes with the roll ball?

  • The game resumes with a drop ball
  • The non-offending team is given a penalty (correct)
  • A free ball is awarded to the opposing team
  • The player is awarded a time penalty

    • How far must defending players retire from the try line to be considered onside during a roll ball?

    <p>7 meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in extra time if scores remain tied after the initial 2 minutes of drop-off?

    <p>The format changes to a 3v3 golden point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of each half in the game?

    <p>15-20 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after a team scores a try?

    <p>The non-scoring team restarts with a tap off at the halfway line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT allowed during play?

    <p>Bare feet (B), Forward passes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many touches is a team entitled to before a turnover occurs?

    <p>6 touches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a valid touch in the game?

    <p>Contact made with the player’s hair or clothing counts as a touch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of males allowed on a mixed-grade team?

    <p>3 males at a time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a player do after being touched?

    <p>Perform a rollball on the mark they were touched (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a player falsely claims a touch?

    <p>They are sent to the sinbin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Half (in the game)

    The player who picks up the ball after a roll and is in possession, able to run with it, but a touch by a defender or placing the ball over the try line stops possession.

    Field Dimensions

    The rugby field is 70 meters long by 50 meters wide.

    Try Zone

    Area between the seven-meter line and the try line.

    Rollball

    The method of restarting play after a change of possession. It involves rolling the ball at least 7 meters from the touchline. A touch must be affected first

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    Touch and Pass (Penalty)

    Players can't pass the ball if they have been touched by an opponent. If the pass is in motion before the touch, play continues.

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    Coin Toss

    Decision to start the game, and choice of direction in first half.

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    Onside rule

    Defending players must remain 7 meters away at ball roll or to the defending try line, and must move if past that line, to keep fair play. If the ball is rolled 8m out, they advance one metre to stay onside.

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    Player Limits

    Mixed matches require 1 male player on the field at a time, and a maximum of 3 male players at any time.

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    Substitutions

    Players can enter or leave the game at any time, maintaining the team's gender ratio.

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    Referee Roles

    Referees manage the game, enforcing rules, communicating with players, and recording the score of the match.

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    Touch

    Contact by defender or the player in possession; Counts ball contacts on the body, hairs, or clothing.

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    Turnover

    A team loses possession after 6 touches.

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    Scoring

    Placing the ball on or over the try-line scoring a try.

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    Study Notes

    Field Dimensions and Markings

    • Field size: 70m x 50m
    • Sidelines, try lines, and halfway lines are solid.
    • Try lines have broken lines 7m inward.
    • 10m broken lines on either side of halfway line.

    Goal Area and 7 Metre Zone

    • Goal area: beyond the try line.
    • 7-metre zone: area between the 7m broken line and try line

    Pre-Game Procedures

    • Referees check for hazards on the field.
    • Players are checked for jewelry and footwear.
    • Running shoes and molds are allowed.
    • Barefoot playing is not allowed.

    Coin Toss

    • Done before the match by referees and captains.
    • Winner chooses: direction of play in first half, interchange area, and who starts first.

    Team Composition

    • 6 players per team.
    • Mixed grades: Maximum 3 males per team on the field, at least 1 male at all times.

    Substitutions

    • Players can enter and leave the field at any time.
    • Ensuring no more than 6 players on the field at once, maintaining the same gender balance.
    • All substitutes stay in the interchange area

    Duration and Objectives

    • 15-20 minute halves.
    • Match ends when full time expires or ball becomes dead.
    • Objective: Scoring tries by placing the ball on or over the attacking tryline.
    • A try is worth 1 point.

    Match Start

    • Match begins with a tap in the middle of the halfway line.
    • After a try, the team that did not score restarts at the halfway line.
    • After halftime, teams change directions.

    Player Actions/Rules

    • Players can run with the ball and pass to teammates.
    • No forward passes are allowed.
    • A team is entitled to 6 touches.
    • Touching: made by a defender or player in possession, contact with ball, hair or clothing. Touch counts in juggling or grounding the ball for a try and when touched at the same time. Referee reviews and acknowledges the touched and if unsure there is a touch.
    • Touching is based on honesty, if a touch is missed the player is sent to the sinbin for false claim. When a touch is affected there is a rollball and the player in possession must perform a rollball on the mark they were touched, they must be standing square, and place the ball on the ground between the legs in a controlled manner.
    • Changes in possession: dropped ball, incorrect rollball, out of play, or interference from defending players.

    Other Rules

    • If the ball or a player is out of play, there is a change in possession.
    • Play is restarted with a roll ball, at least 7 meters from the boundary.
    • Defending players are penalized if they cause ruck interference or interfere with players performing the rollball.
    • Touch and pass: players cannot pass the ball after a touch. If the ball is in the passing motion before a touch is affected the play can continue.
    • Off the mark: penalty for non compliance, Rollball is required on the touch mark.
    • Onside: defending players must stay 7 meters from the try line to be onside

    Additional Rules and Procedures

    • Offside and Onside rules regarding the marking and defending players regarding their distance from the try line in relation to the ball.
    • Referees are responsible for play and rule enforcement.
    • Referees use whistles and signals and/or verbal commands to regulate play.
    • Referees are responsible for keeping score and signing the scorecard at the end of matches.
    • Extra time is potentially available, such as drop-offs and golden point for drawing scores.

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    This quiz covers the rules and dimensions of a specific team sport, including field markings, team composition, and pre-game procedures. Test your knowledge on the necessary guidelines before a match begins and how the game is organized.

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