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Post-tackle law checks
The 2017 tackle-law changes meant there were some subtle changes to what is allowed after the tackle. Here is a simple game to develop that understanding.
law change
Amended tackle 15.4(c)
The tackler must get up before playing the ball and then can only play from their side of the tackle gate.
Law 16: Amended ruck law
A ruck commences when at least one player is on their feet and over the ball which is on the ground (tackled player, tackler). At this point, the offside line is created. A player on their feet may use their hands to pick up the ball as long as this is immediate. As soon as an opposition player arrives, no hands can be used.
The game
Rugby endball
- Split players into two equal teams.
- Teams can run with the ball and pass in any direction.
- One hand touch, stop and pass, but pass must be backwards. This pass can be intercepted.
- If two players touch the ball carrier, they must go to ground, and present the ball. One tackler must also go to ground.
- Now play normal touch rugby.
- If the ball carrier is touched, they must pass within one second or go to ground.
- If there is a double touch in this section of the game, turn over the ball.
- After the turnover, count down three seconds and play.
To score in both parts of the game:
- Cannot pass to a player in the scoring zone, they must run into it.
- Play any direction passing rugby. Players are allowed to run with the ball
- Have to run into the zone to score
- If touched, a player must stop and pass, and this pass can be intercepted
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- The game changes if there is a double touch
- A double touch is when the ball carrier is touched by two defenders
Now, the game is normal touch rugby, with only backward passes allowed:
- The touched ball carrier has to go to ground or pass immediately
- Double touch means a turnover
- At a double touch, the ball carrier goes to ground and one attacker goes over the ball carrier. One defender also has to go to ground
- These defenders (X) are now offside
- Turnover: Count down three seconds and then play
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