Anyone know Rugby pitch markings?
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The dashed lines, about 5 and 10 yards inside the touch lines, running the length of the pitch. What they all about? Is it where players need to be for lineouts?
Also, what's the rule for allowing quick line outs, or not? Something to do with opposition players being around the area where the ball goes out?
Cheers.
Also, what's the rule for allowing quick line outs, or not? Something to do with opposition players being around the area where the ball goes out?
Cheers.
robstvr said:
The dashed lines, about 5 and 10 yards inside the touch lines, running the length of the pitch. What they all about? Is it where players need to be for lineouts?
Also, what's the rule for allowing quick line outs, or not? Something to do with opposition players being around the area where the ball goes out?
Cheers.
First 'jumper' in the lineout needs to be 5m from the touchline !!Also, what's the rule for allowing quick line outs, or not? Something to do with opposition players being around the area where the ball goes out?
Cheers.
You can take a quick lineout as long as you used the ball the was kicked into touch, not another one. You can take it from the mark where the ball went out or anywhere behind that mark
stimmers said:
robstvr said:
The dashed lines, about 5 and 10 yards inside the touch lines, running the length of the pitch. What they all about? Is it where players need to be for lineouts?
Also, what's the rule for allowing quick line outs, or not? Something to do with opposition players being around the area where the ball goes out?
Cheers.
First 'jumper' in the lineout needs to be 5m from the touchline !!Also, what's the rule for allowing quick line outs, or not? Something to do with opposition players being around the area where the ball goes out?
Cheers.
You can take a quick lineout as long as you used the ball the was kicked into touch, not another one. You can take it from the mark where the ball went out or anywhere behind that mark
The one 5 metres out is called the 5 metre line, behind which all players involved in the lineout must stand, apart form the non throwing hooker (not strictly true, it can be anyone in the team but it's usually him). The ball has to travel beyond this line before being touched by any player. Scrums do not take place betweeen this line and touch. Any infraction between the 5m line and touch results in the scrum being moved inside this line
Quick lineouts can be taken by anyone on the team whose lineout it is, provided:
The ball has not been interfered with by anyone else (coaching staff, supporters, opposition, officials.)
The player taking the quick throw must do so from behind the point where the ball went over the touch line.
The ball must travel 5 metres, but the player taking the throw can also be the catcher.
ETA: Ah yes, as you said, provided the opposition have not already formed a line (which need only consist of one player).
The 15 metre line.... well it would seem logical that this is the line that defines the back of the lineout area, but I'm not really sure.
HTH
Disclaimer:
Despite the mostly assured nature of the post, any one of the statements above could be false. I have not played for 5 years, and have never been known for my spectating prowess.
ETA:
Too slow.
Quick lineouts can be taken by anyone on the team whose lineout it is, provided:
The ball has not been interfered with by anyone else (coaching staff, supporters, opposition, officials.)
The player taking the quick throw must do so from behind the point where the ball went over the touch line.
The ball must travel 5 metres, but the player taking the throw can also be the catcher.
ETA: Ah yes, as you said, provided the opposition have not already formed a line (which need only consist of one player).
The 15 metre line.... well it would seem logical that this is the line that defines the back of the lineout area, but I'm not really sure.
HTH
Disclaimer:
Despite the mostly assured nature of the post, any one of the statements above could be false. I have not played for 5 years, and have never been known for my spectating prowess.
ETA:
Too slow.
Edited by bitwrx on Monday 4th February 19:41
Edited by bitwrx on Monday 4th February 19:43
The 15 metre line does indeed define the back of the lineout.
It is also the point where Scrums and Penalties are taken from following lineout infringements.
A quick lineout can also occur when a player is bundled into touch and the ball is wrestled from them cleanly by the player who then takes the quick throw-in.
Same rules apply though, a line (1 player or more) must not have formed prior to the throw-in.
It is also the point where Scrums and Penalties are taken from following lineout infringements.
A quick lineout can also occur when a player is bundled into touch and the ball is wrestled from them cleanly by the player who then takes the quick throw-in.
Same rules apply though, a line (1 player or more) must not have formed prior to the throw-in.
Edited by Gimlet on Monday 4th February 20:13
Gimlet said:
The 15 metre line does indeed define the back of the lineout.
It is also the point where Scrums and Penalties are taken from following lineout infringements.
Also if the ball is thrown beyond the 15mtr line then the lineout is deemed as over, meaning the players who weren't involved in the line out and had to be a set distance away (10mtrs) are now "back in the game"...It is also the point where Scrums and Penalties are taken from following lineout infringements.
Edited by esselte on Monday 4th February 20:11
it's quite odd that having played rugby for 25 years (since i was three- i have a certificate to prove it 
) that i couldn't have answered that question accurately- i know all the rules but they are kind of instinctive- you just know what is going to happen. It's not a "rule", it's just the game. Does that make sense?
the missus frequently asks me question like this and i struggle to answer even though i know exactly what i should be doing on the pitch. does anyone else find this- you kind of play on autopilot- just wondering where the ball is headed and what part of the pitch you need to get to?
) that i couldn't have answered that question accurately- i know all the rules but they are kind of instinctive- you just know what is going to happen. It's not a "rule", it's just the game. Does that make sense? the missus frequently asks me question like this and i struggle to answer even though i know exactly what i should be doing on the pitch. does anyone else find this- you kind of play on autopilot- just wondering where the ball is headed and what part of the pitch you need to get to?
pugwash4x4 said:
it's quite odd that having played rugby for 25 years (since i was three- i have a certificate to prove it ) that i couldn't have answered that question accurately- i know all the rules but they are kind of instinctive- you just know what is going to happen. It's not a "rule", it's just the game. Does that make sense?
the missus frequently asks me question like this and i struggle to answer even though i know exactly what i should be doing on the pitch. does anyone else find this- you kind of play on autopilot- just wondering where the ball is headed and what part of the pitch you need to get to?
Absolutely right.) that i couldn't have answered that question accurately- i know all the rules but they are kind of instinctive- you just know what is going to happen. It's not a "rule", it's just the game. Does that make sense? the missus frequently asks me question like this and i struggle to answer even though i know exactly what i should be doing on the pitch. does anyone else find this- you kind of play on autopilot- just wondering where the ball is headed and what part of the pitch you need to get to?
Though since I stopped playing the laws of the game seem to have become much clearer.
When watching a game I'm more aware now of what's going on all around the pitch rather than just in the zone immediately around me as it was when playing.
My OH keeps suggesting I take up a refereeing course but I think she just wants me out of the house more really.
esselte said:
Also if the ball is thrown beyond the 15mtr line then the lineout is deemed as over, meaning the players who weren't involved in the line out and had to be a set distance away (10mtrs) are now "back in the game"...
Hence the frequent use of the long-throw defensive lineout.Whilst offensive backs need to be 10m back, defensive backs need only be behind the touch line. Throw the ball clean over the line-out, and you're pretty sure to retain the ball, gain a few yards and set up a more central ruck. Ball comes out, and your fly half has more space and options to hoof it upfield.
Gimlet said:
pugwash4x4 said:
it's quite odd that having played rugby for 25 years (since i was three- i have a certificate to prove it ) that i couldn't have answered that question accurately- i know all the rules but they are kind of instinctive- you just know what is going to happen. It's not a "rule", it's just the game. Does that make sense?
the missus frequently asks me question like this and i struggle to answer even though i know exactly what i should be doing on the pitch. does anyone else find this- you kind of play on autopilot- just wondering where the ball is headed and what part of the pitch you need to get to?
Absolutely right.) that i couldn't have answered that question accurately- i know all the rules but they are kind of instinctive- you just know what is going to happen. It's not a "rule", it's just the game. Does that make sense? the missus frequently asks me question like this and i struggle to answer even though i know exactly what i should be doing on the pitch. does anyone else find this- you kind of play on autopilot- just wondering where the ball is headed and what part of the pitch you need to get to?
Though since I stopped playing the laws of the game seem to have become much clearer.
When watching a game I'm more aware now of what's going on all around the pitch rather than just in the zone immediately around me as it was when playing.
My OH keeps suggesting I take up a refereeing course but I think she just wants me out of the house more really.
I played for 35 years, mostly in the front row ( which may explain a lot)
someone asked me if I would consider reffing. I thought about it and realised I didn't really know the rules.
Same with coaching. Most of what I used to do was illegal.
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