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1 of 3 Advantage - a method of refereeing implemented to imrove the flow of the game. Following an infraction, the referee allows the game to proceed uninterrupted as long as the ball is in play by the non-infracting team and there are no additional major infractions. When the referee deceides that the non-infracting team has received appropriate "compensation" (i.e. terrority) for the infraction, advantage ends and play continues as if no infraction had ever occur. Back Row - The three forwards at the rear of the scrummage. The Back Row consists of the 2 Flankers and the 8-man (see Player Positions for more details). Blind Side - the side of the scrum nearest to the touch line. Drop kick - a kicking technique where the ball is dropped to the ground and, as it bounces back up, it is kicked. Dummy - a technique where the ball carrier pretends to pass the ball but does not. The goal is to "trick" the defender into defending your teammate, thus leaving the ball carrier free to advance. Free kick - a free kick is awarded when a minor infraction occurs. The non-infracting team has the choice of kicking to gain territorial advantage or making a short kick (i.e. a tap with the foot) and then picking the ball up and carrying it forward. If the ball is punted directly off the field and not touched by the infracting team, the infracting team will "throw-in" at the line-out (see below). Front Row - The three forwards in each team who directly interact during each scrummage. The Front Row consists of the two props and the hooker (see Player Positions for more details). Grubber kick - A kick technique where the ball is kicked end-over-end along the ground. Due to the shape of the rugby ball, this type of kick bounces unpredictably and can be hard to retreive. As such, grubber kicks are often used to penetrate an defense when running attacks are not being successful. Prev - Next >> See also .......... |
