Rules of the game ...

Passing the ball!
The ball can only be passed sideways or backwards through the air, not handed to another player, the pass can be flat but not forward.

If a forward pass is made the opposing team will receive a free pass where the foul pass was made.

The free pass!
The player making the free pass simply passes the ball to a team mate who can then run. The player cannot just run he/she MUST pass. The player receiving the ball should not be more than 2 meters away.

Once a free pass has been awarded by the referee the opposing team must be back 5 meters and cannot move until the ball has come out of the hands of the player making the pass.

The free pass is used to start and re-start the game instead of a kick; it is taken from the middle of the pitch. After a try has been scored the team who had conceded the try will make a free pass.

A free pass is also used to re-start after an infringement has occurred i.e. Forward pass, ball out of play, knock on, off side, obstruction, blocking etc.

If a ball carrier steps on or over the touchline then they are deemed to be in touch and out of play. A free pass is awarded to the opposing team on the point where the ball carrier left the field of play. A free pass cannot be taken closer than 5m away from the goal line.

Scoring a try!
The object of the game is to transport the ball across the opponent's goal line and applying downward pressure on top of the ball, a try is worth 1 point. To score the try you must firmly place the ball down into the ground. No diving for the line is allowed for safety reasons.