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AFL Rules, knowing how to play the game
By Jill Woods
Some people call it AFL and others call it Aussie Rules, but the truth is that this sport came along with a bunch of emotions and causing a special excitement to all its fans, as for them to say this is the greatest game on earth.
Sometimes people are interested on a sport, but they really don’t exactly know what are the rules or how it is played, or simply they have some doubts about what they are watching, for all those, there are people also interested in explain some of the rules to understand more this special game.
Below the reader will find a small explanation of those rules, enjoy it!
- As all the sports the object of the game is to outscore the opposition
- Each team is formed by eighteen players with an extra four players on the interchange bench. These interchange players can come on and off at any stage through the match.
- A goal is scored when a player kicks the ball through the two tallest upright posts. Six points is given for a goal. If the ball passes either side of the tall posts, a behind is registered. The total score is the addition of goals and behinds. For example: 3 goals, 2 behinds =20 points.
- The ball is bounced in the centre of the ground to initiate the game. The players then try to move the ball towards their goals by either hand passing, which is holding the ball in one hand and punching it with the other hand, or kicking it. If a player kicks the ball and another player, either his teammate or the opposition catches it (called a mark) then that player can stop play without fear of being tackled by the opposition. When a team has the ball within reach of goal, usually 50 meters and closer, they then try to kick a goal. Unlike American Football, the game of 'Aussie rules' is conducted at a fast pace with minimum stoppage.
- A game consists of four quarters of twenty minutes each. Time on is added when a goal is scored or a bounce up is conducted.
- Pushing an opponent in the back
- Tackling an opponent around the neck
- Throwing the ball
- Being tackled fairly by your opponent and then dropping the ball
- Being tackled by your opponent when you don't have the ball.
- Kicking the ball out of bounds on the full.
- Running with the ball for more than 10 meters without bouncing it on the ground
About the author:
Jill Woods is a top senior copy writer for the online bookmaker http://www.instantactionsports.com/uk/
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