how to play touch - a summary
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A summary of Touch playing rulesTRANSCRIPT
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How is Touch played?
A simple overview
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Playing fieldMax 70m x 50m
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6 a-side with rolling
subsMixed teams must
have at least 3 female players on the pitch
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6 attempts to score
After 6 touches or other rule
infringement, the ball is turned-over
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Touch must be minimum force anywhere on body or clothing
(either player may initiate the touch)
The Touch
Immediately following a touch, the attacking player must complete a...
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...Rollball
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Player steps over the ball or rolls it gently between feet
The Rollball
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The ‘Half’
•The attacking player that gets the ball after a rollball is called the ‘Half’
•The ‘Half’ may run or pass
Following the rollball...
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It is a rollball when:
•A touch occurs
•Teams get 6 touches before ball turns-over
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It is a turnover rollball when:
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•The ‘Half’ is caught in possession
It is a turnover rollball when:
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The ‘Half’ is caught in possession
It is a turnover rollball when:
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•Ball goes to ground or is knocked on
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Ball goes to ground or is knocked on
The ‘Half’ is caught in possession
It is a turnover rollball when:
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•Half places ball in Touchdown zone
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The ‘Half’ is caught in possession
Ball goes to ground or is knocked on
Half places ball in Touchdown zone
It is a turnover rollball when:
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Other reasons for rollball
The ‘Half’ is caught in possession
Ball goes to ground or is knocked on
Half places ball in Touchdown zone
Incorrect rollball
Ball goes out of play
Incorrect tap
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At the rollball
•All defenders must retire at least 5 metres
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Penalties
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Obstruction or interfering with play
Defenders offside at rollball / at tap
Excessive force in the touch
Forward pass Touch and pass
Performing rollball prior to contact being made
Defending team must retire 10m
Penalties
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Penalties
Shepherding (using players or ref)
Delaying play
Misconduct
Falsely claiming a touch
Rollball off the mark
Defending team must retire 10m
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The Tap
• Ball placed on the ground and is tapped with either foot before picking up
• Defence must retire 10m
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Scoring
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Touchdown
•When an attacking player places the ball on or over the scoreline
•One point scored for each touchdown
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The team with the most scores at the end of time, wins!
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Summary6-a-side on a 70m x 50m pitch
6 chances to score before turnover
Immediate rollball following a touch
Defence retires 5m at rollball
‘Half’ can pick up and run or pass
Penalties for forward pass, touch and pass, defenders offside
Score on or over scoreline