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Home  Touch Rugby - 2b
SITUATION 8:2
A player overruns a pass made to him by a team mate. The pass was in a backward
direction but the player who is now forward of his team mate has to stretch back to
retrieve the ball.
DECISION
Player receiving the pass is not offside. Rules 8.1 and 13.1 do not apply.
SITUATION 8:3
A player in possession fumbles the ball forward. It hits a defending player and rebounds
back to the possession of another attacking player.
DECISION
Possession goes to the defending team. Rule 8; Player Note A.
RULE 9 - THE ROLLBALL
1
When Required. A player is to perform a Rollball under the following
circumstances:
(a) When a touch has been effected;
(b) When possession changes due to the sixth touch;
(c) When possession changes due to the ball going to ground;
(d) When possession changes due to an infringement by an attacking player at a
penalty or a tap;
(e) When possession changes when the half is touched (or places the ball on or
over the scoreline) whilst in possession of the ball;
(f) When possession changes due to a player in possession of the ball running
across the sideline, or
(g) When so directed by the referee.
2
Method. The attacking player is to position on the mark, face the opponent's
(defending) scoreline, stand parallel to the sidelines, and roll the ball backwards
along the ground between the feet a distance of not more than one (1) metre.
Once the ball is placed on the mark, the attacking player may step over the ball.
RULING - A change of possession at the mark.
3
(a) Attacking Team. Any other player of the attacking team may receive the ball
from the Rollball and thus become the half. The half may pass or run with the ball.
However, if touched, loses possession.
RULING - A change of possession.
(b) The half is not to delay picking up or gathering the ball. The player who
performs the Rollball is not permitted to obstruct or otherwise prevent the
defending team from gaining possession or effecting a touch on the half.
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RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team at the mark where the
infringement occurred.
4
Defending Team. All Players of the defending team are to retire a distance of not
less than five (5) metres from the mark for a Rollball. Players of the defending team
are not permitted to move forward of the five (5) metre position until the half has
made contact with the ball.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the attacking team along a line five (5) metres forward
of the mark for the Rollball and nearest the infringement.
5
Actions Without Half in Position. When the player in possession is required to
Rollball without a half in position, players of the defending team may move
forward of the five (5) metre positions as soon as the ball leaves the hand/s of the
player in possession. Should a defending player gain possession, the match is
recommenced with a Rollball at the same mark.
6
Voluntary Rollball. A player in possession is not to perform a Rollball unless a
touch has been effected.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team at the mark where the Rollball
occurred.
PLAYER NOTES
A.
The ball must touch the ground in a Rollball but does not necessarily have to be
rolled. The foot may be used to control the ball.
B.
The player performing the Rollball must be stationary and will not be penalised if
the Rollball is performed while balancing on one foot providing the ball passes on
the inside of the supporting foot.
C.
Defending players who are offside at the Rollball are liable to penalty and should
remain out of play until a touch has been effected or until they have assumed an
onside position.
D.
The player performing the Rollball cannot retrieve the ball.
E.
Any defending player involved in a touch must immediately retire to a position
along a line five (5) metres forward of the touch or to their own defending
scoreline.
REFEREE NOTES
A.
The mark for a tap from a penalty is awarded under Rule 9.4 is along a line five
(5) metres forward of the mark for the Rollball and nearest the infringement.
B.
The half is permitted to use the foot to control the ball. However, play must not be
delayed. Defending players may move forward as soon as the half has made contact
with the ball.
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C.
A player in possession may run or stand with the ball extended towards the ground
without penalty. However, Rule 9.6 (Voluntary Rollball) applies as soon as the ball
is rolled.
D.
In an attempt to encourage a free-flowing match, referees should warn offside
players (or teams) and use the advantage rule as applicable (e.g. If a warned offside
player moves to make a touch, the referee may call "play on" rather than stop play
and penalise the offender). However, if the referee hasn't warned the player (or
team) he cannot call "play on" and must allow the touch or penalise the offending
player.
E.
Players who delay the Rollball are to be penalised.
F.
Should the half or other attacking players effect a touch on an offside defender
following a quick Rollball, the touch will count (and the half would lose
possession).
G.
The half is not permitted to score touchdowns. They are unrestricted as to where
they can run and may cross the scoreline to link up with support players.
Should the half be touched or place the ball on the ground within the boundaries of
the Touchdown Zone, whether the ball is released or not, a change of possession
will occur five (5) metres from the scoreline (and no closer than five (5) metres
from the sideline)opposite where the half was touched or where the ball touched
the ground.
H.
There is no requirement for the ball to be picked up to commence the Rollball, but
the referee should ensure the Rollball takes place at the mark.
Explanation and Interpretations - Rule 9
SITUATION 9:1
A player in possession runs up to effect a touch on a defender (or alternatively expects to
be touched by a defender) and at the moment of the expected touch the defender backs
away causing the player in possession to voluntary Rollball.
DECISION
Penalty awarded to the defending team. Rule 9.6.
SITUATION 9:2
At a change of possession, the attacking player places the ball on the ground and walks
over it.
DECISION
Play on. The attacking player has brought the ball into play. The same would apply if a
defending player placed the ball on the mark.
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SITUATION 9:3
A defending player trying to retire has an attacking player running at him. The defender
effects a touch not knowing if he/she has retired the required distance.
DECISION
(a) The touch counts if the defender has retired the correct distance.
(b) A penalty is awarded if the defender failed to retire the correct distance.
NOTE: The referee WOULD NOT call "Play on" as he failed to WARN the defender they
were still offside. If warned, the referee may call "Play on".
SITUATION 9:4
An attacking player performs a Rollball. The half traps the ball with his foot BUT another
onside attacking player picks the ball up. When can the defence move forward and what
happens if a player other than the half picks up the ball?
DECISION
(a)
As soon as the half touches the ball the defence can move forward.
(b)
The half once having touched the ball must pick it up immediately otherwise a
penalty will be awarded against them (Rule 9.3).
(c)
Once the half has touched the ball, no other player can pick it up from the
Rollball.
SITUATION 9:5
The ball hits the foot of the half before it is picked up. When can the defence move
forward?
DECISION
Defence can move forward as soon as the ball touches the foot of the half.
Rule 9.4 and Referee Note B.
SITUATION 9:6
The half deliberately uses a foot to trap the ball prior to picking it up.
DECISION
Play on, defence can move forward. - Rule 9.4 and Referee Note B.
SITUATION 9:7
Half in attempting to trap the ball causes it to go more than one (1) metre.
DECISION
Change of possession at the mark. - Rule 9.2.
SITUATION 9:8
After a touch, the player in possession places the ball on the ground and uses his foot to
Rollball. There is no half in position. When can the defence move forward?
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DECISION
As soon as the ball has left the hands of the "touched" attacking player. - Rule 9.5.
SITUATION 9:9
The half in attempting to gather the ball rolls it towards himself along the ground.
DECISION
Play on. - Rule 7; Referee Note B.
SITUATION 9:10
The ball is placed on the mark at a change of possession. An attacking player takes up a
position in front of the ball and steps over it backwards so as to be quickly in position to
support the half.
DECISION
Such actions would constitute a Rollball in a forward direction and would result in a
change of possession. Rule 9.2; Rule 9; Player Note D and Referee Note G. Refer also
Situation 9:14
SITUATION 9:11
At a change of possession, the team losing possession places the ball on the mark. An
attacking player steps over the ball and there is no half in position. When can the defence
move forward?
DECISION
When the attacking player's foot or body passes over the ball.
SITUATION 9:12
At a change of possession, the team losing possession places the ball on the mark. An
attacking player uses his foot to bring the ball into play. There is no half in position. When
can the defence move forward?
DECISION
When the attacking player places a foot on the ball. - Rule 9; Player Note A and Referee
Note G.
SITUATION 9:13
Player in possession deliberately touches the ground with the ball, does not release it and
does not get touched, he then proceeds to play on hoping his ploy will confuse the
opposition.
DECISION
Play on. - Rule 7; Referee Note B.
SITUATION 9:14
A penalty is awarded and offending team places the ball on the mark. Attacking player
chooses to bring the ball into play by using the Rollball method. The attacking player
however steps backwards over the ball to bring it into play.
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DECISION
Change of possession at the mark. Stepping backwards over the ball constitutes a Rollball
in a forward direction. Rule 9.2; Rule - 9 Player Notes D and G. - Refer also to Situation
9:10
SITUATION 9:15
The half who is over the scoreline passes to a team mate. The ball is deflected by the
defender, (either by an unintentional attempt to prevent the pass, or a deliberate attempt to
intercept the pass), back to the hands of the half who places in on the ground and claims a
touchdown.
DECISION
A touchdown would be awarded as the action of releasing the ball no longer designates the
player as the half.
SITUATION 9:16
The half who is over the scoreline releases the ball either in an attempt to throw a pass or
otherwise, but before the ball comes into contact with another player or the ground, he re-
gathers it and places it on the ground claiming a touchdown.
DECISION
The fact that the player has released the ball does not automatically mean he is no longer
the half. Because the ball did not come in contact with another player the pass (in effect to
himself), does not relinquish his role as the half and the touchdown would be disallowed.
SITUATION 9:17
An attacking player drops the ball from waist height and traps it with his foot for a
Rollball. Is such action allowable ?
DECISION
Yes! 'Dunking' is allowed therefore using the foot to 'dunk' the ball is also allowed
(provided all other Rule re Rollball are adhered to). No Rule says the ball has to be placed
on the ground (mark) with the hand. See 9 PN A and PN B.
SITUATION 9:18
An attacking player drops the ball from say upper thigh height to Rollball without using
the foot. Is such action allowable ?
DECISION
No! Such action would constitute an incorrect Rollball. Rule 9.2
SITUATION 9:19
An attacking player in an attempt to execute a quick "dump" deflects the ball off the
ground the knee or leg (or any other part of his body) thus causing the ball to project
either sideways or forward without control. Should the player be asked to collect the ball
and Rollball correctly?
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DECISION
No! It was the attacking players decision to effect a quick Rollball and if they have
"mucked" it up, they loose possession. Hand over to opponents.
Note here, that if the ball is dislodged by a defender or dropped accidentally then the ball is
regarded as dead and the attacking player retains possession, unless it is the sixth touch.
SITUATION 9:20
A player who has been awarded a change of possession incorrectly taps the ball assuming
that a penalty was awarded. Is this a penalty or change of possession to the non offending
team ?
DECISION
The referee would award a change of possession.
SITUATION 9:21
A player in possession attempts to make a touch and places the ball on the ground in
anticipation of the touch (the ball is not released). However contact is not made with the
original defender so the player reaches to touch another defender. Is such action allowed?
DECISION
Yes. The placing of the ball on the ground, whilst attempting to effect a Rollball, (provided
the ball is not released), does not constitute a Rollball. The fact a touch has not been
effected is irrelevant as the ball must leave the hands of the attacking player for the action
to constitute a Rollball. The attacking player would not be penalised for a voluntary
Rollball.
SITUATION 9:22
The ball is rolled and there a half is in position. When can the defence move forward?
DECISION
Provided they were onside at the Rollball the defending players can move forward as soon
as the ball has made contact with the half. - Rule 9.4
SITUATION 9:23
The ball is rolled and there is no half in position. When can the defence move forward?
DECISION
Provided they were onside at the Rollball the defending players can move forward as soon
as the ball has left the hands of the player effecting the Rollball. - Rule 9.5
SITUATION 9:24
The ball is rolled and there is no half in position. A defending player moves to the ball and
walks over it claiming he has taken possession and bought the ball into play. Is such action
legal?
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DECISION
Provided the player was onside at the Rollball, possession must be claimed by the
defending player. Merely walking over the ball is not deemed to be sufficient. The ball
must be claimed (that is touched) by the defender either with the hand or foot. The referee
would instruct the player to touch the ball and that once they touch the ball they must
perform a Rollball to bring it into play .See Rule 9.5
SITUATION 9:25
The half crosses the scoreline untouched and runs around trying to link up with a team
mate. Before the ball can be passed the half is touched. Where is the mark for the
subsequent Rollball ?
DECISION
Change of possession and Rollball to the defending team is five metres from the scoreline
opposite where the touch was effected:- See Rule 9.3
SITUATION 9:26
A player performs a Rollball and notices there is no half in position so they turn around
and pick up the ball. What action can the Referee take? Would the action be different if the
player after picking the ball up passed it to a team mate ?
DECISION
According to Rule 9 Player note D. The player performing the Rollball cannot retrieve the
ball. Should this happen the Referee would order a change of possession. If however the
player passes the ball, the referee would penalise the player in accordance with an incorrect
changeover procedures, that is, a penalty ten metres forward of the mark for the
changeover. - Rule 7.2
RULE 10 - THE TOUCH
1
General. See Rule 1.25 - Definitions. Players of both defending and attacking
teams are to use the minimum force necessary to effect touches.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non offending team and, as a minimum, a warning to
the offending player.
2
Ball knocked from Hands. If the ball is knocked from the hands of a player in
possession during a touch, the touch counts and the player retains possession, and
they are required to perform the Rollball. The touch count continues, unless it is
the sixth (6th) touch.
3
Actions Following Touch. After a touch has been effected, the player in
possession is required to stop, return to the mark where the touch occurred if the
mark has been over-run, and perform a Rollball without delay.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the defending team at the mark.
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4
Passing after Touch. A player is not to pass or otherwise deliver the ball after a
touch has been effected.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the defending team at the mark where the touch
occurred.
5
Claimed Touch. A player must not claim or otherwise call for a touch unless a
touch has actually been effected.
RULING - If an advantage is apparent, the referee will indicate "play on", otherwise a
penalty is awarded to the attacking team where the touch is claimed.
6
The Mark. The mark for the Rollball is dependent on the position of the player in
possession at the time of the touch.
7
Interference After Touch. Following a touch, the ball is deemed to be dead and is
brought into play at the Rollball when the half touches the ball or, if there is no half
in position, when the ball leaves the hands of the attacking player performing the
Rollball. See rule 9.4 and 9.5. Defending players are not to interfere with the player
in possession or otherwise prevent the immediate Rollball, after a touch is made.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the attacking team five (5) metres forward of the mark
for the Rollball.
8
Touched While Scoring. On the rare occasion a player places the ball on the
ground on or over the scoreline at the same time a touch is effected, the touch
counts and a touchdown is not awarded.
9
Touch on Offside Defender. Should a player in possession effect a touch on an
offside defender who is making every effort to retire and remain out of play, the
touch is to count. If the player in possession is the half, a change of possession
results in accordance with rule 9.3.
PLAYER NOTES
A.
When effecting touches with the ball, attacking players are to ensure minimum
force is used (See Rule 10.1).
B.
If a touch is effected on or over the scoreline before the ball is grounded, no
touchdown results. The player in possession is to move from that point to a
position five (5) metres from the scoreline to Rollball, provided it is not the sixth
(6th) touch.
C.
If in doubt as to the location of the mark for the Rollball, the player in possession
should check with the referee.
D.
Attacking players cannot delay the Rollball while awaiting for a half to be in
position.
E.
Calling a touch prior to contact is subject to a penalty under Rule 10.5
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F.
A player who is touched while in the act of passing should attempt to refrain from
releasing the ball.
REFEREE NOTES
A.
More than the minimum physical force to effect a touch should be dealt with
severely.
B.
A Player should be instructed to regather the ball if it is knocked or dropped to the
ground during or following a touch. However, players who attempt to delay play
by such deliberate acts are to be penalised under Rule 10.3 .
C.
If defending players effect a touch after an attacking player has delivered the ball,
play continues and "play on" is called.
D.
Unless the referee is sure no contact is made, the referee should acknowledge all
claimed touches and call back the player in possession for a Rollball. Should the
referee observe a defending player claim a touch without contact and unless there
is an advantage to the attacking team, a penalty and a warning are to be awarded
under rule 10.5
E.
On the rare occasion that the referee is unable to distinguish between a pass before
a touch and a pass after a touch and provided the ball does not go to ground, the
touch counts as a "simultaneous touch". The ball is returned to the attacking player
for a Rollball. If the ball goes to ground on such occasions, or if it is the sixth (6th)
touch, a change of possession is the result.
F.
Mandatory penalties should not be awarded when players fail to feel slight touches.
However, deliberate running on is to be penalised.
G.
Infringements against Rule 10.4 are to be penalised, even if it is the sixth (6th)
touch.
Explanation and Interpretations - Rule 10
SITUATION 10:1
A defending player effects a touch on an attacking player. The defender retires directly
towards the five (5) metre line with his/hers arms slightly apart or fully extended. The half
runs towards the defender who is still offside and pushes him aside and runs on.
DECISION
The half effected a touch thus causing a change of possession - Rule 10.9. (Seealso13:2)
SITUATION 10:2
An attacking player effects a touch and quickly performs a Rollball. The defender attempts
to retire but the half has scooped up the ball and passes it to another attacking player who
touches the defender still retiring and still offside.
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DECISION
Touch counts. Rollball unless sixth (6th) touch. - Rule 10.9.
SITUATION 10:3
What or where is the mark for the tap as a result of an infringement for interference after a
touch?
DECISION
The tap is awarded to the attacking team along a line five (5) metres forward of the mark
for the Rollball and nearest the infringement.
SITUATION 10:4
Player in possession is touched and whilst attempting to Rollball, drops the ball. What
happens ?
DECISION
The referee would ask the player to Rollball, touch count continues (unless sixth). See
Rule 10.7, RN B.
SITUATION 10:5
A defender in attempting to effect a touch dislodged the ball from the hand of the player in
possession. What can the referee do ?
DECISION
Generally Rule 1.24 will apply, the touch will count and the attacking team will Rollball
with NO change to the touch count. However the referee must consider Rule 10.1 to
ensure minimum force was used in making the touch. (See also Rule 10 PN A and RN B).
SITUATION 10:6
In general play an attacking player becomes injured. Whilst play continues up field the
injured player lies on the ground and is not replaced. A defender takes an intercept and
heads towards the scoreline. The injured player jumps up and effects a touch on the player
in possession. Would the touch be allowable ?
DECISION
Provided the now defending team has no more than six players on the field, the player can
legitimately effect a touch.
SITUATION 10:7
In general play an attacking player becomes injured. Whilst play continues up field the
injured player lies on the ground and is not replaced. A defender takes an intercept and
heads towards the scoreline. The injured player lashes out with his foot and effects a touch
on the player in possession. Would the touch be allowable?
DECISION
The touch conforms with the definition in the Rules Book, that is, contact being made
between an attacking and defending player, however other Rules would apply where the
touch with the foot may cause a penalty to result, the player being dismissed for a period
of time or the whole game and/or a penalty touchdown. - See Rules 1, 10
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