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1.1 - CLOSE THE GAP

When two defenders move towards each other and close the path of the ball carrier.

Penalty to be taken where the offense takes place. Defending team must retreat 10 metres or behind the try line.

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1.11 - CONTACT

The touching or collision of bodies whether deliberate or accidental.

Penalty to be taken where the offense takes place. Offending team must retreat 10 metres or behind the try line.

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1.12 - DEFENDER

Is a member of the defending team.

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1.13 - DEFENDING TEAM

Is the team without possession of the ball.

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1.14 - DEFENSIVE LINE

Is a line of defending players

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1.15 - DIVE

A dynamic movement head first through the air where both feet leave the ground.

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1.16 - DROP KICK

The ball is released from the hands and is kicked as it rebounds off the ground.

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1.17 - DUMMY-HALF

Is the attacking player who takes up position immediately behind the ball player during the play-the-ball.

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1.18 - FIELD-OF-PLAY

The area within the touchline and try line

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1.19 - FORWARD PASS

Passing the ball forward towards opponents try line.

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