Obstruction Also called blocking. Where a player gets in the way of an opponent who is chasing after the ball. This results in a penalty. Off-side Generally when a player is in front of the ball when it was played last by a team member. Penalty kick Kick awarded to the non-offending team after a penalty occurs.
Place kick A kick technique where the ball is place on the ground before being kicked.
Punt kick A kick technique where the ball is dropped and kicked before it touches the ground. Ruck A loose formation created around a free ball or a player who has been brought to the ground with the ball. A tight formation between the two opposing teams in readiness for the ball to be put in the tunnel between the two front rows and brought out into play. Try Method of scoring worth 5 points by touching the ball down in the opponent's goal area.