14. Infringements Flashcards
1
Q
Fending off above the armpits?
A
- a) Infringement
a) The ball carrier may run and dodge potential tacklers but must not fend or hand them off above the armpits.
Sanction: Free Kick
2
Q
Where can an opposition player tackle the ball carrier?
A
- b) Infringements
b) The tackler must not make contact with the ball carrier above the base of the sternum.
Note: tackling at the hip and knees whilst not illegal should be discouraged. Tackle permissible below sternum.
Sanction: Free Kick
3
Q
Player uses “squeeze-ball”?
A
- c) Infringements
c) No player shall use the technique known or referred to as “Squeezeball”. No person involved in the teaching or coaching of rugby may teach or coach to
encourage the use of the “Squeezeball” technique.
Sanction: Free Kick
4
Q
A player falls on a player lying on the ground with a ball on the ground?
A
- d)I Infringements
d) No player shall fall on or over a player lying on the ground with the ball in their possession or fall on or over players lying on the ground with the ball between them, or near them. A player is assumed to have fallen voluntarily unless the referee is absolutely certain the fall was accidental.
Sanction: Free Kick
In the very rare instances when the fall is accidental, play must be stopped and a scrum awarded to the team previously in possession. The object is to keep players on their feet and to prevent them from falling to the ground, thus removing a dangerous area of play. This will create proper rucks and mauls through encouraging players from each team to remain on their feet.
5
Q
A player makes contact with a player not in possession of the ball?
A
- e) Infringements
e) Contact with players not in possession
Sanction: Free Kick
6
Q
What is the sanction for foul play and can one play advantage?
A
f) Foul play
Free Kick
No advantage
7
Q
Team pushes in a scrum?
A
- v. If a team pushes in the scrum
Sanction: Free Kick - Infringements
g) Pushing at the scrum
Sanction: Scrum
No advantage
