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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
+COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
+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
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT"
+"Bin 16
+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.
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
+1FIT Federation of International Touch
+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 
+"
+"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.
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition
+2
+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 
+"
+"
+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.
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
+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.
+TFA Touch Football Australia Limited
+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.
+TFA Touch Football Australia Limited
+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.
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition
+4
+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.
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
+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. 
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition
+6
+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.
+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 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.
+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, 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.
+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 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 
+FIT 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.
+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
+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 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 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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+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 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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+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 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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+1"
+"ules or spirit of the game clearly 
+prevents the Attacking Team from scoring a Try.
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
+1519 Advantage  
+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.
+21"
+".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. 
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th"
+"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. 
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition
+16
+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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+1724.3 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 ("
+".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  
+2"
+"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.
+FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition
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