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"5th EditionRULESTOUCH 
FOOTBALL
5th EditionRULESTOUCH 
FOOTBALL
Touch Football Australia (TFA) undertook an extensive internal review of their 
domestic playing rules throughout 2018 and 2019. The review was led by 
an vastly experienced group of current and past players, coaches, referees 
and administrators of the sport from community competitions to the elite 
international game. This group consulted broadly within the Australian 
community to develop a set of playing rules that could be applied across all 
levels of the sport. 
The result was the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules. 
At the Federation of International Touch Paris Convention held in October 
2019 Touch Football Australia presented the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules and 
sub"
"the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules. 
At the Federation of International Touch Paris Convention held in October 
2019 Touch Football Australia presented the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules and 
subsequently offered FIT and all National Touch Associations (NTAs) royalty 
free rights to use the newly developed rules. 
Consequently, the FIT Board resolved to adopt the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules 
as the 5th Edition FIT Playing Rules to be used across all levels of the game 
internationally. FIT and its Members acknowledge and thank Touch Football 
Australia for the rights to use these rules.
Whilst consistency in the application of the rules of the game is important, FIT 
encourages its members to offer features in local competition rules to ensure 
that all participants enjoy a high quality experience. These"
"these rules.
Whilst consistency in the application of the rules of the game is important, FIT 
encourages its members to offer features in local competition rules to ensure 
that all participants enjoy a high quality experience. These Rules in no way 
restrict any NTA or their authorised competition providers from having different 
match conditions to these Rules. Any adaptation of or alterations to the Rules 
for local competitions should be clearly articulated in relevant competition 
guidelines and be readily available for players, coaches and referees alikePreamble
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All rights reserved. These Touch Football Rules are protected by copyright laws. Except as permitted under the 
Copyright Act, these Rules must not be reproduced by any process, electronic or otherwise, without the written 
permission of Touch Football Australia."
"Touch Football Rules are protected by copyright laws. Except as permitted under the 
Copyright Act, these Rules must not be reproduced by any process, electronic or otherwise, without the written 
permission of Touch Football Australia.
FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Appendix 1 – Field of PlayContents
01 IThe Field of Play 5
02 IPlayer Registration 5
03 IThe Ball 6
04 IPlaying Uniform 6
05 ITeam Composition 6
06 ITeam Coach and Team Officials 7
07 ICommencement and Recommencement of Play 7
08 IMatch Duration 8
09 IPossession 8
10 IThe Touch 9
11 IPassing 10
12 IBall"
"mencement and Recommencement of Play 7
08 IMatch Duration 8
09 IPossession 8
10 IThe Touch 9
11 IPassing 10
12 IBall Touched in Flight 10
13 IThe Rollball 11
14 IScoring 13
15 IOffside 13
16 IObstruction 14
17 IInterchange 14
18 IPenalty 15
19 IAdvantage 16
20 IMisconduct 16
21 IForced Interchange 16
22 ISin Bin 16
23 IDismissal 17
24 IDrop-Off 17
25 IMatch Officials 18
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23 IDismissal 17
24 IDrop-Off 17
25 IMatch Officials 18
FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020  Definitions and Terminology  
Unless the contrary intention appears, the following definitions and terminology apply 
to the game of Touch:
TERM/PHRASE DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION
Advantage The period of time after an Infringement in which the non-offending 
side has the opportunity to gain Advantage either territorial, tactical 
or in the form of a Try.
Attacking Try Line The line on or over which a player has to place"
"ement in which the non-offending 
side has the opportunity to gain Advantage either territorial, tactical 
or in the form of a Try.
Attacking Try Line The line on or over which a player has to place the ball to 
score a Try.
Attacking Team The Team which has or is gaining Possession.
Behind A position or direction towards a Team’s Defending Try Line.
Change of Possession The act of moving control of the ball from one Team to the other.
Dead/Dead Ball When the ball is out of play including the period following a Try and 
until the match is recommenced and when the ball goes to ground 
and/or outside the boundaries of the Field of Play prior to the 
subsequent Rollball.
Dead Ball Line The end boundaries of the Field of Play. There is one at each end of 
the Field of Play"
"
and/or outside the boundaries of the Field of Play prior to the 
subsequent Rollball.
Dead Ball Line The end boundaries of the Field of Play. There is one at each end of 
the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
Defending Try Line The line which a Team has to defend to prevent a Try.
Defending Team The Team without or which is losing Possession.
Dismissal When a player is sent from the Field of Play for the rest of the match.
Drop-Off A procedure used to determine a Winner following equal scores at 
the expiration of normal Duration.
Duration The length of time a competition match lasts, which is normally 
forty-five minutes, inclusive of a five (5) minute Half Time.
End of Play When the Referee indicates completion of the match.
Exclusion When a player is sent to the nearest Sin Bin Area following"
"normally 
forty-five minutes, inclusive of a five (5) minute Half Time.
End of Play When the Referee indicates completion of the match.
Exclusion When a player is sent to the nearest Sin Bin Area following three (3) 
penalties by the Defending Team upon entering their Seven Metre 
Zone. The player is counted as a player on the Field of Play and 
cannot be replaced or interchanged.
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Field of Play The playing area bounded by the Sidelines and Dead Ball Lines, both 
of which are out of bounds. See Appendix 1.
Forced Interchange When a player is required to undertake a compulsory Interchange for 
an Infringement ruled more serious than a Pen"
", both 
of which are out of bounds. See Appendix 1.
Forced Interchange When a player is required to undertake a compulsory Interchange for 
an Infringement ruled more serious than a Penalty but less serious 
than a Permanent Interchange, Sin Bin or Dismissal.
Forward A position or direction towards the Dead Ball Line beyond the Team’s 
Attacking Try Line.
Full Time The expiration of the second period of time allowed for play.
Half The player who takes Possession following a Rollball.
Half Time The break in play between the two halves of a match.
Imminent About to occur, it is almost certain to occur.
Infringement The action of a player contrary to the Rules of the game.
In-Goal Area The area in the Field of Play bounded by the Sidelines, the Try L"
", it is almost certain to occur.
Infringement The action of a player contrary to the Rules of the game.
In-Goal Area The area in the Field of Play bounded by the Sidelines, the Try Lines 
and the Dead Ball Lines. There are two (2), one (1) at each end of the 
Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
Interchange The act of an on-field player leaving the Field of Play to be replaced 
by an off-field player entering the Field of Play.
Interchange Area A marked rectangle for each Team on opposite sides of the Field 
of Play usually measuring 20 metres long by no more than five (5) 
metres wide, extending ten (10) metres either side of the Halfway 
Line and not less than one (1) metre from the Sideline. It is the area 
in"
"more than five (5) 
metres wide, extending ten (10) metres either side of the Halfway 
Line and not less than one (1) metre from the Sideline. It is the area 
in which all off-field players must remain until an Interchange is 
initiated. See Appendix 1.
Kick Strike or propel forcibly with the foot, a blow or forceful thrust with 
the foot to the ball. A Tap to commence or recommence play or a 
Penalty Tap is not defined as a kick.
Line Markings Markings of the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
Link The player beside the Wing player.
Mark (for a Tap) The centre of the Halfway Line for the commencement or 
recommencement of play, or the position where a Penalty Tap is 
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"Link The player beside the Wing player.
Mark (for a Tap) The centre of the Halfway Line for the commencement or 
recommencement of play, or the position where a Penalty Tap is 
awarded as a result of an Infringement.
Mark (for a Touch) The position in the Field of Play where the player in Possession was 
at the time the Touch was made.
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COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Middle The player inside the Link player.
NTA National Touch Association
As defined in the FIT Constitution.
Obstruction A deliberate attempt by either an attacking or defending player 
to gain an unfair Advantage by interfering with the opposition to 
prevent them from gaining a rightful Advantage.
Offside (Attacker)"
"A deliberate attempt by either an attacking or defending player 
to gain an unfair Advantage by interfering with the opposition to 
prevent them from gaining a rightful Advantage.
Offside (Attacker) An attacking player in a position Forward of the ball.
Offside (Defender) A defending player in a position closer than seven (7) metres from 
the Mark of the Rollball; or ten (10) metres from the Mark of a Tap.
Onside A position whereby a player may legitimately become involved with 
play. A player with both feet on or behind their Defending Try Line.
Pass The act of changing Possession between individual attacking 
players by propelling the ball laterally and/or backwards and may 
include a flick, knock or throw.
Perimeter A border not less than five (5) metres from the boundary of"
"ession between individual attacking 
players by propelling the ball laterally and/or backwards and may 
include a flick, knock or throw.
Perimeter A border not less than five (5) metres from the boundary of the Field 
of Play. See Appendix 1.
Penalty The Ruling by a Referee to award a Tap when a player or Team 
infringes the Rules of the game.
Possession Refers to the player or Team that has control of the ball. Providing 
other Rules do not apply, the Team with the ball is entitled to six (6) 
Touches.
Referee The match official(s) appointed to make Rulings during the conduct 
of a match.
Rollball The act of bringing the ball into play following a Touch or a Change 
of Possession.
Ruck/Rollball Area The"
"s) appointed to make Rulings during the conduct 
of a match.
Rollball The act of bringing the ball into play following a Touch or a Change 
of Possession.
Ruck/Rollball Area The area, not exceeding one (1) metre in distance, between the 
player performing a Rollball and the Half.
Ruling The decision made by a Referee as a result of particular 
circumstance and may result in a Play On, a Tap Penalty, a discipline 
option, Change of Possession or a Try.
Seven Metre Zone The area between the seven (7) metre line and the Try Line. See 
Appendix 1.
Sidelines The side boundaries of the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
Sin Bin A player sent to the Sin-Bin Area for a period of four (4) completed 
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Appendix 1.
Sidelines The side boundaries of the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
Sin Bin A player sent to the Sin-Bin Area for a period of four (4) completed 
Possessions. The player is counted as a player on the Field of Play 
and cannot be replaced or Interchanged.
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3Sin Bin Area The area between the Dead Ball Line and the Perimeter where 
players are sent for either a Sin Bin period or Exclusion for repeated 
Seven Metre Zone Infringements. There are four (4) Sin Bin Areas. 
See Appendix 1.
Spirit of the Game The act of good sportsmanship and fair play.
Substitute Player The player who replaces another player during"
"There are four (4) Sin Bin Areas. 
See Appendix 1.
Spirit of the Game The act of good sportsmanship and fair play.
Substitute Player The player who replaces another player during Interchange. There is 
a maximum of eight (8) substitute players in any Team and except 
when interchanging, in the Sin Bin, dismissed or on the Field of Play, 
they must remain in the Substitution Box.
Tap and Tap Penalty The method of commencing the match, recommencing the match 
after Half Time and after a Try has been scored. The Tap is also the 
method of recommencing play when a Penalty is awarded. The Tap 
is taken by placing the ball on the ground at or behind the Mark, 
releasing both hands from the ball, tapping the ball gently with either 
"
"cing play when a Penalty is awarded. The Tap 
is taken by placing the ball on the ground at or behind the Mark, 
releasing both hands from the ball, tapping the ball gently with either 
foot or touching the foot on the ball. The ball must not roll or move 
more than one (1) metre in any direction and must be retrieved 
cleanly, without touching the ground again. The player may face any 
direction and use either foot. Provided it is at the Mark, the ball does 
not have to be lifted from the ground prior to a Tap being taken.
Team A group of players constituting one (1) side in a competition match.
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Touch Any contact between the player in Possession and a defending 
player. A Touch includes contact on the ball, hair or clothing and may 
be made"
") side in a competition match.
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Touch Any contact between the player in Possession and a defending 
player. A Touch includes contact on the ball, hair or clothing and may 
be made by a defending player or by the player in Possession.
Touch Count The progressive number of Touches that each Team has before a 
Change of Possession, from zero (0) to six (6).
Try The result of any attacking player, except the Half, placing the ball on 
or over the Team’s Attacking Try Line before being Touched.
Try Lines The lines separating the In-Goal Areas from the Field of Play. See 
Appendix 1.
Voluntary Rollball The player in Possession performs a Rollball before a Touch is made 
with a defending player.
Wing The player outside the Link player.
"
"of Play. See 
Appendix 1.
Voluntary Rollball The player in Possession performs a Rollball before a Touch is made 
with a defending player.
Wing The player outside the Link player.
Winner The Team that scores the most Tries during the match.
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COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020  Rules of Play     Mode of Play    
The object of the game of Touch is for each Team to score Tries and to prevent the 
opposition from scoring. The ball may be passed, knocked or handed between players 
of the Attacking Team who may in turn run or otherwise move with the ball in an 
attempt to gain territorial Advantage and to score Tries. Defending players prevent 
the Attacking Team from gaining a territorial Advantage by touching the"
"who may in turn run or otherwise move with the ball in an 
attempt to gain territorial Advantage and to score Tries. Defending players prevent 
the Attacking Team from gaining a territorial Advantage by touching the ball carrier. 
1 The Field of Play    
1.1 The Field of Play is rectangular in shape measuring 70 metres in length from 
Try Line to Try Line, excluding the In-Goal Areas and 50 metres in width from 
Sideline to Sideline excluding the Interchange Areas.
1.1.1 Variations to the dimensions of the Field of Play may be made but must be 
included in relevant competition, event or tournament conditions
1.2 Line Markings should be 4cm in width but must be no less than 2.5cm. Line 
Markings are to be laid out as shown in Appendix"
"ed in relevant competition, event or tournament conditions
1.2 Line Markings should be 4cm in width but must be no less than 2.5cm. Line 
Markings are to be laid out as shown in Appendix 1 - The Field of Play. Sidelines 
extend seven (7) metres beyond the Try Lines to join the Dead Ball Lines and 
define the In-Goal Areas which measure fifty (50) metres wide by seven (7) 
metres in length.
1.3 The Interchange Areas are located no closer than one (1) metre from each 
Sideline.
1.4 Suitably sized markers, cones or corner posts of a distinguishing colour and 
made from safe and pliable material should be positioned at the intersections of 
the Sideline and Halfway line and the Sideline and the Try Line."
"markers, cones or corner posts of a distinguishing colour and 
made from safe and pliable material should be positioned at the intersections of 
the Sideline and Halfway line and the Sideline and the Try Line.
1.4.1 Markers, cones or corner posts placed on the junction of the Sideline and 
Try Line are deemed to be in the Field of Play.
1.4.2 All other markers or cones are deemed to be out of the Field of Play.
1.5 The standard playing surface is grass. Other surfaces including synthetic grass 
may be used but shall be subject to NTA approved standards.
1.6 The Field of Play boundary lines are deemed to be out of play. Play becomes 
Dead when the ball or a player in Possession touches the ground on or over a 
Sideline or Dead Ball Line.
2 Player"
"Field of Play boundary lines are deemed to be out of play. Play becomes 
Dead when the ball or a player in Possession touches the ground on or over a 
Sideline or Dead Ball Line.
2 Player Registration  
2.1 Participating players are to be registered with a NTA or with an approved NTA 
competition provider.
2.2 Teams playing unregistered players are liable to forfeit any match in which 
unregistered players have competed.
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53 The Ball  
3.1 The game is played with an oval, inflated ball of a shape, colour and size 
approved by FIT or the NTA.
3.2 The ball shall be inflated to the manufacturers’ recommended air pressure."
"game is played with an oval, inflated ball of a shape, colour and size 
approved by FIT or the NTA.
3.2 The ball shall be inflated to the manufacturers’ recommended air pressure.
3.3 The Referee shall immediately pause the match if the size and shape of the ball 
no longer complies with clauses 3.1 or 3.2 to allow for the ball to replaced or the 
issue rectified.
3.4 The ball must not be hidden under player attire.
4  Playing Uniform  
4.1 Participating players are to be correctly attired in matching Team uniforms
4.2 Playing uniforms consist of shirt, singlet or other item as approved by the NTA 
or NTA competition provider, shorts and/or tights and socks.
4.3 All players are to wear a unique ident"
"ing uniforms consist of shirt, singlet or other item as approved by the NTA 
or NTA competition provider, shorts and/or tights and socks.
4.3 All players are to wear a unique identifying number not less than 16cm in height, 
clearly displayed on the rear of the playing top.
4.3.1 Identifying numbers must feature no more than two (2) digits.
4.4 Hats or caps are permitted to be worn during a match provided they are safe 
and meet any NTA regulations.
4.5 Safe footwear must be worn with exceptions allowed for game variants such as 
Beach Touch.
4.6 Light leather or synthetic boots with soft moulded soles are permitted.
4.6.1 Shoes with screw-in studs are not to be worn by any player or Referee."
".
4.6 Light leather or synthetic boots with soft moulded soles are permitted.
4.6.1 Shoes with screw-in studs are not to be worn by any player or Referee.
4.7 Players are not to participate in any match wearing any item of jewellery, 
chain, identification band/bracelet or similar item that may prove dangerous. 
Any jewellery or other items that cannot be removed are to be taped to the 
satisfaction of the Referee.
4.8 Long (extend beyond the finger flesh when viewed from the palm) or sharp 
fingernails are not allowed.
4.9 Referees and players may wear spectacles or sunglasses provided they are safe 
and securely attached.
4.10 Referees and players may wear sport monitoring equipment and medical 
"
"allowed.
4.9 Referees and players may wear spectacles or sunglasses provided they are safe 
and securely attached.
4.10 Referees and players may wear sport monitoring equipment and medical 
supports such as knee or ankle braces provided, at the sole discretion of 
competition’s controlling body, the items are not dangerous.
5 Team Composition  
5.1 A Team consists of a maximum of 14 players, no more than six (6) of whom are 
allowed on the field at any time. 
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COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Ruling = A Penalty awarded to the non-offending Team at the time the offence is identified 
seven (7) metres infield on the Halfway Line or the position"
"© Touch Football Australia 2020Ruling = A Penalty awarded to the non-offending Team at the time the offence is identified 
seven (7) metres infield on the Halfway Line or the position of the ball, whichever is the 
greater Advantage.
5.2 A Team must have a minimum of four (4) players on the field for a match to 
commence or continue, except during a Drop-Off.
5.3 Where the number of players on the field from one Team falls below four (4), 
the match is to be abandoned and the non-offending Team is to be declared the 
Winner.
5.3.1 This does not apply for players sent to the Sin Bin Area.
5.4 In mixed gender competitions, the maximum number of males allowed on the 
Field of Play is three (3), the minimum male requirement"
"5.3.1 This does not apply for players sent to the Sin Bin Area.
5.4 In mixed gender competitions, the maximum number of males allowed on the 
Field of Play is three (3), the minimum male requirement is one (1) and the 
minimum female requirement is one (1).
6 Team Coach and Team Officials  
6.1 The Team coach(s) and Team officials may be permitted inside the Perimeter 
but shall be required to be positioned either in the Interchange Area or at the 
end of the Field of Play for the duration of the match.
6.2 The Team coach(s) and Team officials may move from one position to the other 
but shall do so without delay. While in a position at the end of the Field of Play, 
the Team coach(s) or Team official must remain no closer than five (5) metres 
from the"
"to the other 
but shall do so without delay. While in a position at the end of the Field of Play, 
the Team coach(s) or Team official must remain no closer than five (5) metres 
from the Dead Ball Line and must not coach or communicate (verbal or non-
verbal) with either Team or the Referees.
7 Commencement and Recommencement of Play  
7.1 Team captains are to toss a coin in the presence of the Referee(s) with the 
winning captain’s Team having the choice of the direction the Team wishes 
to run in the first half; the choice of Interchange Areas for the duration of the 
match, including any extra time; and the choice of which team will commence 
the match in Possession.
7.2 A player of the Attacking Team is to commence the match with a Tap at"
"duration of the 
match, including any extra time; and the choice of which team will commence 
the match in Possession.
7.2 A player of the Attacking Team is to commence the match with a Tap at the 
centre of the Halfway Line following the indication to commence play from the 
Referee.
7.3 For the recommencement of play following a Half Time break, Teams shall 
change directions and the Team not commencing the match with Possession is 
to re-start the match with a Tap.
7.4 For the recommencement of play following the scoring of a Try, the Team 
against which the Try was conceded will recommence play with a Tap.
7.5 A Tap may not be taken until all attacking Players are in an Onside position.
Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark"
"was conceded will recommence play with a Tap.
7.5 A Tap may not be taken until all attacking Players are in an Onside position.
Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark and to take the Tap again.
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77.6 A Tap may not be taken until at least four (4) defending players are in an Onside 
position or unless directed to so by the Referee. Where the number of players 
on the field from the Defending Team falls below four (4), all players must be in 
an Onside position for a Tap to be taken unless directed to do so by the Referee.
Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark and to take the Tap again.
7.7"
"in 
an Onside position for a Tap to be taken unless directed to do so by the Referee.
Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark and to take the Tap again.
7.7 The Tap to commence or recommence play must be performed without delay.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending team at the centre of the Halfway line.
8 Match Duration    
8.1 A match is 40 minutes in duration, consisting of two (2) x 20 minute halves with 
a Half Time break.
8.1.1 There is no time off for injury during a match.
8.2 Local competition and tournament conditions may vary the duration of a match.
8.3 When time expires, play is to continue until the next Touch or Dead Ball and End 
of Play is signaled by the Referee. 
8"
"Local competition and tournament conditions may vary the duration of a match.
8.3 When time expires, play is to continue until the next Touch or Dead Ball and End 
of Play is signaled by the Referee. 
8.3.1 Should a Penalty be awarded during this period, the Penalty is to be taken.
8.4 If a match is abandoned in any circumstances other than those referred to in 
clause 24.1.6 the NTA or NTA competition provider in its sole discretion shall 
determine the result of the match.
9 Possession    
9.1 The Team with the ball is entitled to six (6) Touches prior to a Change of 
Possession. 
9.2 On the Change of Possession due to an intercept, the first Touch will be zero (0) 
Touch. 
9.3 Following the sixth Touch or"
"prior to a Change of 
Possession. 
9.2 On the Change of Possession due to an intercept, the first Touch will be zero (0) 
Touch. 
9.3 Following the sixth Touch or a loss of Possession due to any other means, the 
ball must be returned to the Mark without delay.
Ruling = A deliberate delay in the changeover procedure will result in a Penalty awarded to 
the non-offending Team ten (10) metres Forward of the Mark for the Change of Possession.
9.4 If the ball is dropped or passed and goes to ground during play, a Change of 
Possession results.
Ruling = The Mark for the Change of Possession is where the ball makes initial contact  with 
the ground.
9.5 If the ball, while still under the control of the Half, contacts the ground in the In-
"
"Ruling = The Mark for the Change of Possession is where the ball makes initial contact  with 
the ground.
9.5 If the ball, while still under the control of the Half, contacts the ground in the In-
Goal Area, Possession is lost.
Ruling = Play will restart with a Rollball at the nearest point on the seven (7) metre line.
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COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 20209.6 If a player mishandles the ball and even if in an effort to gain control, the ball 
is accidentally knocked Forward into any other Player, a Change of Possession 
results.
10 The Touch  
10.1 A Touch may be made by either a defending player or a player in Possession.
10.2 A defending player may not"
", a Change of Possession 
results.
10 The Touch  
10.1 A Touch may be made by either a defending player or a player in Possession.
10.2 A defending player may not claim a Touch if contact has not been made. If a 
player claims a Touch has been made, but the Referee is unsure the Touch will 
count.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement and the offending 
player sent to the Sin Bin.
10.3 Players of both Defending and Attacking Teams are to use the minimum force 
necessary to make a Touch. Players must ensure that the method employed in 
making a Touch does not pose an unnecessary risk to player safety.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement."
"Touch. Players must ensure that the method employed in 
making a Touch does not pose an unnecessary risk to player safety.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
10.4 If the ball is accidentally knocked from the hands of a player in Possession 
during a Touch, the Touch counts and the Attacking Team retains Possession.
10.5 The defending player must not deliberately knock the ball from the hands of a 
player in Possession during a Touch.
 Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement.
10.6 A player must not pass or otherwise deliver the ball after a Touch has been 
made.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement, or if In-Goal the"
".6 A player must not pass or otherwise deliver the ball after a Touch has been 
made.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement, or if In-Goal the 
nearest point on the seven (7) metre line.
10.7 The Half may pass or run with the ball but cannot get Touched while in 
Possession of the ball.
Ruling = A Change of Possession occurs at the point of the Touch, or if In-Goal the nearest 
point on the seven (7) metre line.
10.8 If a Touch is made in the In-Goal Area before the ball is grounded, the player in 
Possession is to perform a Rollball seven (7) metres from the Team’s Attacking 
Try Line, provided it is not the sixth  Touch and the player"
"before the ball is grounded, the player in 
Possession is to perform a Rollball seven (7) metres from the Team’s Attacking 
Try Line, provided it is not the sixth  Touch and the player is not Half.
10.9 If a player in Possession is Touched while on or behind their Defending Try Line, 
the Touch counts and once the Referee sets the Mark seven (7) metres directly 
Forward of the contact point from the Defending Team’s Try Line, a Rollball is 
performed.
10.10 If a player in Possession intentionally makes a Touch on an Offside defender 
who is making every effort to retire and remain out of play, the Touch counts.
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910.1"
"is making every effort to retire and remain out of play, the Touch counts.
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910.1 1 If a Touch is made on a player in Possession while the player is juggling the ball 
in an attempt to maintain control of it, the Touch counts if the attacking player 
following the Touch retains Possession.
10.12 If a player in Possession is Touched and subsequently makes contact with 
either the Sideline, a field marker or the ground outside the Field of Play, the 
Touch counts and play continues with a Rollball at the Mark where the Touch 
occurred.
10.13 When a player from the Defending Team enters its defensive Seven Metre Zone, 
the Defending Team must move Forward at"
"with a Rollball at the Mark where the Touch 
occurred.
10.13 When a player from the Defending Team enters its defensive Seven Metre Zone, 
the Defending Team must move Forward at a reasonable pace until a Touch is 
Imminent or made.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement.
10.1 4 When a player in Possession enters the Defending Teams’ Seven Metre Zone 
the Defending Team is not obliged to move Forward but cannot retire back 
towards their Try Line until a Touch is Imminent or made.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the seven (7) metre line in line with the point of 
the Infringement.
11 Passing    
1 1.1 A player in Possession"
"= A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the seven (7) metre line in line with the point of 
the Infringement.
11 Passing    
1 1.1 A player in Possession may not kick, pass, flick, knock, throw, hand-off or 
otherwise propel the ball in a Forward direction, either intentionally or otherwise 
to another player.
Ruling = A Penalty will be awarded to the Defending Team at the Mark where the ball was 
propelled Forward unless Advantage is applied.
1 1.2 A player in Possession  may not intentionally kick, pass, flick, knock, throw, 
hand-off or otherwise propel the ball in a Forward direction over an opposition 
player and regain Possession.
Ruling = A Penalty will be awarded to the Defending Team at the Mark where"
", throw, 
hand-off or otherwise propel the ball in a Forward direction over an opposition 
player and regain Possession.
Ruling = A Penalty will be awarded to the Defending Team at the Mark where the ball was 
propelled Forward.
12 Ball Touched in Flight    
12.1 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball in 
flight and the ball goes to ground, the Attacking Team retains the ball and the 
Touch Count restarts as zero (0) Touch. 
12.2 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball 
in flight and the ball is retrieved by an attacking player, without touching the 
ground, play continues and the next Touch is zero (0) Touch. 
12.3 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes"
"flight and the ball is retrieved by an attacking player, without touching the 
ground, play continues and the next Touch is zero (0) Touch. 
12.3 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball 
in flight, propelling it Forward and an attacking player, in an attempt to regain 
possession, drops the ball, the Attacking Team retains Possession and the 
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12.4 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball 
in flight, propelling it towards the Defending Team’s Dead Ball Line and an 
attacking player, in an attempt to regain possession drops the ball, a Change"
"ending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball 
in flight, propelling it towards the Defending Team’s Dead Ball Line and an 
attacking player, in an attempt to regain possession drops the ball, a Change of 
Possession occurs.
12.5 If a player from the Defending Team unintentionally makes contact with the ball 
in flight and the ball goes to ground, a Change of Possession occurs.
12.6 If a player from the Defending Team unintentionally makes contact with the 
ball in flight and the ball is retrieved by an attacking player, play and the Touch 
Count continues.
12.7 A player from the Attacking Team cannot pass the ball into a defending player 
intentionally seeking a rebound or a restart of the Touch count.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the"
"player from the Attacking Team cannot pass the ball into a defending player 
intentionally seeking a rebound or a restart of the Touch count.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the pass.
13 The Rollball    
13.1 The attacking player is to position on the Mark, face the opponent’s Try Line, 
make a genuine attempt to stand parallel to the Sidelines, place the ball on the 
ground between the feet in a controlled manner and:
13.1.1 step Forward over the ball; or
13.1.2 roll the ball back between the feet no more than one (1) metre; or
13.1.3 pass a foot over the ball.
Ruling = A Change of Possession to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
13.2"
"(1) metre; or
13.1.3 pass a foot over the ball.
Ruling = A Change of Possession to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
13.2 A player must perform the Rollball on the Mark.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
13.3 A player must not perform a Voluntary Rollball.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
13.4 A player must not delay in performing the Rollball.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
13.5 A player may only perform a Rollball at the Mark under the following 
circumstances:
13.5.1 when a Touch has been made;"
"at the point of the Infringement.
13.5 A player may only perform a Rollball at the Mark under the following 
circumstances:
13.5.1 when a Touch has been made; or
13.5.2 when Possession changes following the sixth Touch; or
13.5.3 when Possession changes due to the ball being dropped or passed and 
goes to the ground; or
13.5.4 when Possession changes due to an Infringement by an attacking player 
at a Penalty, a Tap or a Rollball; or
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1113.5.5 when Possession changes after the Half is Touched or when the Half 
places the ball on or over the Try Line; or
13.5.6 in replacement of a Penalty Tap; or
13.5.7 when so directed by the Referee.
13.6 A player is to perform a Rollball seven (7) metres in-field under the following 
circumstances:
13.6.1 when a Change of Possession takes place due to a player in Possession 
making contact with the Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play, 
prior to a Touch being made; or
13.6.2 when the ball not in Possession of a player makes contact with the 
Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play.
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"Play, 
prior to a Touch being made; or
13.6.2 when the ball not in Possession of a player makes contact with the 
Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play.
13.7 A player may not perform a Tap in replacement of a Rollball.
Ruling = The offending Team must return to the Mark and perform the Rollball.
13.8 An attacking player, other than the player performing the Rollball, may receive 
the ball at the Rollball and shall do so without delay. That player is referred to as 
the Half.
13.9 The Half may control the ball with a foot prior to picking up the ball. 
13.10 A player ceases to be the Half once the ball is passed to another player.
13.1 1 Defending players are not to interfere with the performance of"
"picking up the ball. 
13.10 A player ceases to be the Half once the ball is passed to another player.
13.1 1 Defending players are not to interfere with the performance of the Rollball or the 
Half. 
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at a point ten (10) metres directly Forward of the 
Infringement.
13.12 Players of the Defending Team must not move Forward of the Onside position 
until the Half has made contact with the ball, unless directed to do so by the 
Referee or in accordance with 13.12.1.
13.12.1 When the Half is not within one (1) metre of the Rollball, Onside players 
of the Defending Team may move Forward as soon as the player "
"12.1.
13.12.1 When the Half is not within one (1) metre of the Rollball, Onside players 
of the Defending Team may move Forward as soon as the player 
performing the Rollball releases the ball. If the Half is not in position and 
a defending player moves Forward and makes contact with the ball, a 
Change of Possession results.
13.13 If in the act of performing the Rollball, the Attacking player makes contact with 
the Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play a Change of Possession will 
occur with the Rollball to be taken seven (7) metres in field.
13.1 4 After a Touch is made between the Dead Ball Line and the seven (7) metre line, 
an Attacking Team is permitted to Rollball on the seven (7)"
") metres in field.
13.1 4 After a Touch is made between the Dead Ball Line and the seven (7) metre line, 
an Attacking Team is permitted to Rollball on the seven (7) metre line at a point 
directly in line with where the Touch was made.
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1 4.1 A Try is worth one (1) point. 
1 4.2 A Try is awarded when a player, other than the Half, places the ball on or over 
the Try Line without being Touched.
1 4.3 In attempting to score a Try, a player must have control of the ball prior to 
placing it on or over the Try Line.
1 4.4 If a Player"
"Line without being Touched.
1 4.3 In attempting to score a Try, a player must have control of the ball prior to 
placing it on or over the Try Line.
1 4.4 If a Player places the ball on the ground and releases it short of the Try Line 
while attempting to Score a Try, the Player is required to perform a Rollball to 
restart play and a Touch is counted. If a Player does not release the Ball from 
their hands, the match continues and no Touch is counted. 
1 4.5 At the End of Play the team that has scored the most Tries is declared the 
Winner. In the event of neither team scoring, or in the event of both teams 
scoring the same number of Tries, a draw is declared.
15 Offside  
15.1 At a Rollball, all players from the Def"
"event of neither team scoring, or in the event of both teams 
scoring the same number of Tries, a draw is declared.
15 Offside  
15.1 At a Rollball, all players from the Defending Team must retire a distance of 
seven (7) metres or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the seven (7) 
metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
15.2 At a Tap, all players from the Defending Team must retire a distance of ten (10) 
metres from the Mark or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the ten ("
"0) 
metres from the Mark or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the ten (10) 
metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
15.3 At a Rollball or Tap, players from the Defending Team must not retire an 
unreasonable distance beyond the Defending Try Line.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the seven (7) 
metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
15.4 When a Rollball occurs within Defending Team’s Seven Metre Zone or a Penalty 
Tap within ten (10) metres of the Defending Team’s Try Line, all players from the 
"
"15.4 When a Rollball occurs within Defending Team’s Seven Metre Zone or a Penalty 
Tap within ten (10) metres of the Defending Team’s Try Line, all players from the 
Defending Team must have both feet on or behind their Try Line and no other 
part of the body in contact with the ground Forward of their Try Line.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the seven (7) metre line directly Forward of the 
point of the Infringement.
15.5 After effecting the Touch, the defending player must retire the required seven 
(7) metres or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee without 
interfering with the Attacking Team.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team ten (10) metres Forward of the Infring"
"the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee without 
interfering with the Attacking Team.
Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team ten (10) metres Forward of the Infringement or if 
on the Defensive Try Line, on the seven (7) metre line.
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1316 Obstruction  
16.1 A player in Possession must not run or otherwise move behind other attacking 
players or the Referee in an attempt to avoid an Imminent Touch.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement. 
16.2 The player in Possession is not to hold or otherwise impede a defending player 
in any way."
"= A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement. 
16.2 The player in Possession is not to hold or otherwise impede a defending player 
in any way.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement. 
16.3 An attacking player in support of the player in Possession may move as 
necessary to achieve a supporting position but must not grab, hold, push or 
otherwise  deliberately interfere with a defending player attempting to make a 
Touch
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement or on the  
seven (7) metre line if the Infringement occurs in the In-Goal Area. 
16.4 Players in the Defending Team may"
"the point of the Infringement or on the  
seven (7) metre line if the Infringement occurs in the In-Goal Area. 
16.4 Players in the Defending Team may not obstruct or interfere with an attacking 
player.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement or on the 
seven (7) metre line if the Infringement occurs in the In-Goal Area. 
16.5 Should a supporting, attacking player cause an apparent and involuntary or 
accidental Obstruction and the player in Possession ceases movement to allow 
a Touch to be made, the Touch is to count.
16.6 If the Referee causes Obstruction on either an attacking player or a defending 
player including when the ball"
"ession ceases movement to allow 
a Touch to be made, the Touch is to count.
16.6 If the Referee causes Obstruction on either an attacking player or a defending 
player including when the ball makes contact with the Referee, play should 
pause and recommence with a Rollball at the Mark where the interference 
occurred and the Touch count remains unchanged.
17 Interchange  
17.1 Players may Interchange at any time. 
17.2 There is no limit to the number of times a player may Interchange.
17.3 Interchange players must remain in their Interchange Area for the duration of 
the match.
17.4 Interchanges may only occur after the player leaving the Field of Play has 
entered the Interchange Area. 
17.5 Players leaving or entering the Field of Play shall not"
"
the match.
17.4 Interchanges may only occur after the player leaving the Field of Play has 
entered the Interchange Area. 
17.5 Players leaving or entering the Field of Play shall not hinder or obstruct play.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
17.6 Players entering the Field of Play must take up an Onside position before 
becoming involved in play.
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17.7 When an intercept has occurred or a line break made, players are not permitted 
to Interchange until the next Touch has been made or ball becomes Dead.
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"ending Team at the point of the Infringement.
17.7 When an intercept has occurred or a line break made, players are not permitted 
to Interchange until the next Touch has been made or ball becomes Dead.
Ruling A = If a player enters the Field of Play and prevents the scoring of a Try, a Penalty Try 
will be awarded and the offending player sent to the Sin Bin.
Ruling B = If a player enters the Field of Play but does not impede the scoring of a Try the 
offending player will be sent to the Sin Bin.
17.8 Following a Try, players may Interchange at will, without having to wait for the 
player to enter the Interchange Area, but must do so prior to the Tap being taken 
to recommence play.
18 Penalty  
18.1 The Tap must be performed in accordance with the De"
"
player to enter the Interchange Area, but must do so prior to the Tap being taken 
to recommence play.
18 Penalty  
18.1 The Tap must be performed in accordance with the Definitions.
Ruling = The Referee will instruct the offending Team to return to the Mark and perform the 
Tap again.
18.2 For Infringements that occur between seven (7) metre lines, the Mark for the 
Penalty Tap is at the point of Infringement unless otherwise indicated by the 
Referee. 
18.3 For Infringements that occur within the Seven Metre Zone the Tap must be 
taken at the nearest seven (7) metre line.
18.4 For Infringements that occur beyond the Field of Play or in the In-Goal Area 
the Mark is"
"the Tap must be 
taken at the nearest seven (7) metre line.
18.4 For Infringements that occur beyond the Field of Play or in the In-Goal Area 
the Mark is seven (7) metres infield from the Sideline, or directly Forward of 
the Infringement on the seven (7) metre line nearest the Infringement or at a 
position indicated by the Referee.
18.5 The Mark must be indicated by the Referee before a Penalty Tap is taken.
18.6 The Penalty Tap must be performed without delay after the Referee indicates 
the Mark.
Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending team at the point of Infringement.
18.7 A player may perform a Rollball instead of a Penalty Tap and the player who 
receives the"
"Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending team at the point of Infringement.
18.7 A player may perform a Rollball instead of a Penalty Tap and the player who 
receives the ball does not become the Half.
18.8 If the Defending Team is penalised three (3) times upon entering their Seven 
Metre Zone during a single Possession, the last offending player will be given an 
Exclusion until the end of that Possession.
18.9 A Penalty Try is awarded if any action by a player, Team official or spectator, 
deemed by the Referee to be contrary to the Rules or spirit of the game clearly 
prevents the Attacking Team from scoring a Try.
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prevents the Attacking Team from scoring a Try.
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19.1 Where a Defending Team player is Offside at a Tap or Rollball and attempts 
to interfere with play, the Referee will allow Advantage or award a Penalty, 
whichever is of greater Advantage to the Attacking Team.
19.2 Should the Attacking Team in the act of taking the Advantage subsequently 
infringe, the Ruling on the initial Infringement will apply.
20 Misconduct  
20.1 Misconduct warranting Penalty, Forced Interchange, Sin Bin or Dismissal 
includes:
20.1.1"
"Infringement will apply.
20 Misconduct  
20.1 Misconduct warranting Penalty, Forced Interchange, Sin Bin or Dismissal 
includes:
20.1.1 Continuous or regular breaches of the Rules;
20.1.2 Swearing towards another player, Referee, spectator or other match  
official;
20.1.3 Disputing decisions of Referees or other match official(s);
20.1.4 Using more than the necessary physical force to make a Touch;
20.1.5 Poor sportsmanship;
20.1.6 Tripping, striking, or otherwise assaulting another player, Referee, 
spectator or other match official; or
20.1.7 Any other action that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
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".6 Tripping, striking, or otherwise assaulting another player, Referee, 
spectator or other match official; or
20.1.7 Any other action that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
21 Forced Interchange  
21.1 Where the Referee deems it necessary to implement a Forced Interchange 
following an Infringement, the Referee is to stop the match, direct the ball to 
be placed on the Mark, advise the offending player of the reason for the Forced 
Interchange, direct that player to return to the Interchange Area, display the 
relevant signal and award a Penalty to the non-offending Team.
22 Sin Bin  
22.1 The on-field Referee is required to indicate the commencement and the end of 
the Sin Bin time.
22.2 Any player sent to the"
"offending Team.
22 Sin Bin  
22.1 The on-field Referee is required to indicate the commencement and the end of 
the Sin Bin time.
22.2 Any player sent to the Sin Bin must stand in the Sin Bin Area at the opposition’s 
end of the Field of Play and on the same side as their Interchange Area. 
22.3 Any player sent to the Sin Bin must return to the Interchange Area prior to re-
entering the Field of Play.
22.4 Any action that causes the Touch Count to restart will result in a continuation of 
that Possession. For the avoidance of doubt, should a defender knock the ball 
down or give away a Penalty, this does not mean that the Possession has been 
completed, but rather the Possession continues. 
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completed, but rather the Possession continues. 
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COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 202023 Dismissal  
23.1 A player or official dismissed for misconduct is to take no further part in that 
match and is to move to and remain outside the Perimeter for the remainder of 
the match.
23.2 The dismissed player or official cannot be replaced and, in accordance with NTA 
Disciplinary Regulations, that player shall receive an automatic two (2) match 
suspension. 
24 Drop-Off  
24.1 Should a Winner be required in drawn matches, the following Drop-Off 
pro"
", that player shall receive an automatic two (2) match 
suspension. 
24 Drop-Off  
24.1 Should a Winner be required in drawn matches, the following Drop-Off 
procedure is used to determine a Winner.
24.1.1 Each Team will reduce their on-field Team to four (4) players and within 
60 seconds take up a position to restart play from the Halfway Line, 
defending the same end of the field as at the End of Play.
24.1.2 The Drop-Off commences with a Tap from the centre of the Halfway Line 
by the Team that did not commence the match with Possession.
24.1.3 The Drop-Off will commence with a two (2) minute period of extra time.
24.1.4 Should a Team be leading at the expiration of"
"not commence the match with Possession.
24.1.3 The Drop-Off will commence with a two (2) minute period of extra time.
24.1.4 Should a Team be leading at the expiration of the two (2) minute period 
of extra time then that Team will be declared the Winner and Match 
complete.
24.1.5 Should neither Team be leading at the expiration of two (2) minutes, a 
signal is given and the match will pause at the next Touch or Dead Ball. 
Each Team will then remove another player from the Field of Play.
24.1.6 The Match will recommence immediately after the players have left the 
field at the same place where it paused (i.e. the Team retains Possession 
at the designated number of Touches, or at Change of Possession due to 
some Infringement or"
"have left the 
field at the same place where it paused (i.e. the Team retains Possession 
at the designated number of Touches, or at Change of Possession due to 
some Infringement or the sixth Touch) and the Match will continue until a 
Try is scored.
24.1.7 There is no time off during the Drop-Off and the clock does not stop at 
the two (2) minute interval.
24.1.8 Substitution during the Drop-Off is permitted in accordance with normal 
Interchange Rules.
24.2 Mixed gender Teams may have no more than (2) males on the field during the 
Drop-Off.
24.2.1 In the case of a male player serving time in the Sin Bin at the 
commencement of the Drop-Off the offending Team will start with no "
"field during the 
Drop-Off.
24.2.1 In the case of a male player serving time in the Sin Bin at the 
commencement of the Drop-Off the offending Team will start with no 
more than one (1) male on the field.
24.2.2 Where a male player has been dismissed for the remainder of the match, 
the offending Team will be permitted to have no more than one (1) male 
on the field for the duration of the Drop-Off. 
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Sin  Bin and is yet to complete the required time, their Team commences the 
Drop-Off with one ("
".3 At the commencement of the Drop-Off, if there is a player serving time in the 
Sin  Bin and is yet to complete the required time, their Team commences the 
Drop-Off with one (1) less player on the field than their opposition and continues 
to play with one (1) player less until the Sin Bin period has been completed.
24.4 At the commencement of the Drop-Off, if a Team has had a player dismissed for 
the remainder of the match that Team continues to play with one (1) player less 
than the opposition Team for the duration of the Drop-Off.
24.5 For the avoidance of doubt for clauses 24.3 and 24.4 the non-offending Team 
will retain a numerical advantage on the Field of Play during the Drop-Off.
25 Match Officials  
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"ance of doubt for clauses 24.3 and 24.4 the non-offending Team 
will retain a numerical advantage on the Field of Play during the Drop-Off.
25 Match Officials  
25.1 The Referee is the sole judge on all match related matters inside the Perimeter 
for the Duration of a match, has jurisdiction over all players, coaches and 
officials and is required to:
25.1.1 Inspect the Field of Play, Line Markings and Markers prior to the 
commencement of the Match to ensure the safety of all participants.
25.1.2 Adjudicate on the Rules of the game;
25.1.3 Impose any sanction necessary to control the match;
25.1.4 Award Tries and record the progressive score;
25.1.5 Maint"
"Rules of the game;
25.1.3 Impose any sanction necessary to control the match;
25.1.4 Award Tries and record the progressive score;
25.1.5 Maintain a count of Touches during each Possession;
25.1.6 Award Penalties for Infringements against the Rules; and
25.1.7 Report to the relevant competition administration any Sin Bins, 
Dismissals or injuries to any participant sustained during a Match.
25.2 Only Team captains are permitted to seek clarification of a decision directly 
from the Referee. An approach may only be made during a break in play or at 
the discretion of the Referee.
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