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and to take the Tap again. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 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
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
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
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.
.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
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-
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.
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. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 8 CO
Goal Area, Possession is lost. Ruling = Play will restart with a Rollball at the nearest point on the seven (7) metre line. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 8 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
PYRIGHT © 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
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
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 def
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
ending 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
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
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 For
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
ward 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. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 910.1
is making every effort to retire and remain out of play, the Touch counts. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 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 Poss
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
ession. 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 Poss
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
ession 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
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
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
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
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 F
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 FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 10 COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Touch Count restarts as zero (0) Touch. 12.4 If a player from the Def
IT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 10 COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Touch Count restarts as zero (0) Touch. 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. 1
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
2.6 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,
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
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.
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
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
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 FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COP
.5.4 when Possession changes due to an Infringement by an attacking player at a Penalty, a Tap or a Rollball; or FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 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
YRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 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
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
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. 1
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
3.7 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
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. 13.1
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.
2 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
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
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. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 12 COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 20201
metre line at a point directly in line with where the Touch was made. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 12 COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 202014 Scoring 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
4 Scoring 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
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
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 Infr
ending 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 (1
ingement 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
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.
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
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
(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. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
ement or if on the Defensive Try Line, on the seven (7) metre line. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 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
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
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
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
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 Poss
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.
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
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
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. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 14 COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Ruling = A Penalty to the non-off
before becoming involved in play. FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition 14 COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending 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.
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
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
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
finitions. 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