Touch is a 6-a-side game played on a pitch of 70m by 50m where teams have 6 attempts to score before turning over possession. After a player is touched by the opposition, they must immediately perform a rollball where they roll the ball between their feet for a teammate, known as the 'Half', to pick up. The 'Half' can then run with the ball or pass it to continue attacking. Teams score by placing the ball on or over the scoreline for 1 point.

1. How is Touch played? A simple overview

2. Playing field Max 70m x 50m

3. 6 a-side with rolling subs Mixed teams must have at least 3 female players on the pitch

4. 6 attempts to score After 6 touches or other rule infringement, the ball is turned-over

5. Touch must be minimum force anywhere on body or clothing (either player may initiate the touch) Immediately following a touch, the attacking player must complete a... The Touch

6. ...Rollball

7. Player steps over the ball or rolls it gently between feet The Rollball

8. The ‘Half’ The attacking player that gets the ball after a rollball is called the ‘Half’ The ‘Half’ may run or pass Following the rollball...

9. It is a rollball when: A touch occurs Teams get 6 touches before ball turns-over

10. It is a turnover rollball when:

11. The ‘Half’ is caught in possession It is a turnover rollball when:

12. The ‘Half’ is caught in possession It is a turnover rollball when:

13. Ball goes to ground or is knocked on

14. Ball goes to ground or is knocked on The ‘Half’ is caught in possession It is a turnover rollball when:

15. Half places ball in Touchdown zone

16. The ‘Half’ is caught in possession Ball goes to ground or is knocked on Half places ball in Touchdown zone It is a turnover rollball when:

17. Other reasons for rollball The ‘Half’ is caught in possession Ball goes to ground or is knocked on Half places ball in Touchdown zone Incorrect rollball Half places ball in Touchdown zone Ball goes out of play Incorrect tap

18. At the rollball All defenders must retire at least 5 metres

19. Penalties

20. Obstruction or interfering with play Defenders offside at rollball / at tap Excessive force in the touch Forward pass Touch and pass Performing rollball prior to contact being made Defending team must retire 10m Penalties

21. Penalties Shepherding (using players or ref) Delaying play Misconduct Falsely claiming a touch Rollball off the mark Defending team must retire 10m

22. The Tap Ball placed on the ground and is tapped with either foot before picking up Defence must retire 10m

23. Scoring

24. Touchdown When an attacking player places the ball on or over the scoreline One point scored for each touchdown

25. The team with the most scores at the end of time, wins!

26. Summary 6-a-side on a 70m x 50m pitch 6 chances to score before turnover Immediate rollball following a touch Defence retires 5m at rollball ‘ Half’ can pick up and run or pass Penalties for forward pass, touch and pass, defenders offside Score on or over scoreline