Rules of the game ...

Object of the game?
The object of the game is to score a try by placing the ball with downward pressure on or just behind the opponent's 'goal line', within the in-goal area i.e. before the dead ball line (if marked) or 3 steps afterwards (if not marked).

In attack, the ball carrier should run forward into space when possible and to keep looking for gaps in the defence and run at them with the ball in hand.

The attacker should avoid running into defenders and look to pass even before they are tagged to keep play flowing.

The other attacking players are encouraged to run in close support behind the ball carrier, ready to receive a pass.

In defence, players should attempt to prevent the attackers scoring by making a tag on the ball carrier. Defenders are not allowed to snatch the ball from the player's hands.

Defenders should try to keep organised so they cover the pitch, moving forward to apply pressure to the ball carrier denying them time and space to make decisions.

What is a tag belt?
During a game all players wear a tag belt, which has two ribbons (tags) attached to it with Velcro.

The belt is worn around the waist outside of the clothing (plastic buckles to the front), so that the tags are positioned on either side of the hips.

Shirts should be tucked in, or, on a hot day, shirts can be worn outside the shorts with the tag belt on top of the shirt as the belt must be seen at all times.

The teams are distinguished by the colour of the tags and/or shirts they wear. n