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What occurs if a player drops the ball to the ground during play?
What occurs if a player drops the ball to the ground during play?
When a roll ball is performed, what must occur first for it to be valid?
When a roll ball is performed, what must occur first for it to be valid?
What is the consequence if a defending player interferes with the roll ball?
What is the consequence if a defending player interferes with the roll ball?
How far must defending players retire from the try line to be considered onside during a roll ball?
How far must defending players retire from the try line to be considered onside during a roll ball?
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What happens in extra time if scores remain tied after the initial 2 minutes of drop-off?
What happens in extra time if scores remain tied after the initial 2 minutes of drop-off?
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What is the duration of each half in the game?
What is the duration of each half in the game?
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What happens after a team scores a try?
What happens after a team scores a try?
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Which of the following is NOT allowed during play?
Which of the following is NOT allowed during play?
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How many touches is a team entitled to before a turnover occurs?
How many touches is a team entitled to before a turnover occurs?
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What defines a valid touch in the game?
What defines a valid touch in the game?
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What is the maximum number of males allowed on a mixed-grade team?
What is the maximum number of males allowed on a mixed-grade team?
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What should a player do after being touched?
What should a player do after being touched?
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What happens if a player falsely claims a touch?
What happens if a player falsely claims a touch?
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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.
