Footy Flashcards
It is played with a _____ sized footy ball that somewhat resembles what?
Regulation, North American football
_______ footy is played on an _____ that is approximately ___m x ___m
Australian , oval, 150, 100
The game consists of how many quarters?
4
Each team is allowed how many players?
18
What is the ‘male’ player called?
A bloke
True or false:
There are no offsides
True
What is a goal?
A ball kicked through the tall post by the offense of team which is six points
What is a behind?
One point when the ball passes between the goal post and the Behind post at any height, or if the ball hits the goalpost
Can a goal be scored my someone touching the ball with a body part other than their foot?
Yes
If the goal umpire signals with two hands what type of goal did they get?
One hand?
- a goal
- a behind
Do the other umpires wave 1 / 2 flagged above his/her head when a goal / behind is scored?
Yes
After a team scores ____ point, The defending team kicks the ball from their goal line
1
After a team scores ___ point, The ball is returned to the center of the field for a ball up
6
List four violations
- pushing a player in the back
- wrapping a player who is not in possession of the ball
- throwing the ball to a teammate instead of hand passing it
- tackling below the knees
What does the game start with?
A ball up which. Is when two players jumping to tip the ball to their team
How must the ball be passed?
By a kick or hand pass
When carrying the ball and running for 10m a player must either what? (/3)
- Stop and pass the ball to a teammate by a hand pass or Kick
- Touch the ball to the ground and continue running
- bounce the ball and continue running
If a ball is caught in the air from a kick, that team receives a what? Which is?
A mark which is a free kick from that spot
If two players are both in possession of the ball, what is awarded?
A ball up
What happens if the ball goes out of bounds?
There is throw in by the umpire from the sideline with his back face to the field, over his head
True or false?
Players can tackle other players with or without the ball.
False
A tackle must be between the _____ and the ______
Shoulders and the knees
If tackled a player must immediately what?
Release the ball
Players can also ____ other players to obtain the ball.
Bump
Catching a kickball in the air, well propelling yourself off and opponent is referred to as a what?
A speckie
A drop punt kick which is low, with backspin can be used to advance what?
Advance the ball to a player or two score
