Beach Tag Rules

The following are rule variations when playing BeachTag.  Please refer to the Oztag Rulebook for all other facets of the game

THE BASICS

• Field dimensions are 50m Long x 30m Wide
• 9 minute halves
• 6 Players on the field at any time. Mixed divisions are played with 3 males & 3 females (maximum 12 players in a team)
• There is unlimited interchange
• A tap kick at half way commences the game and is used to restart play after a try. The non-scoring team will have possession for the restart
• The game is non-tackle, whoever initiates contact will be penalised. The onus is on the  attacking player to avoid the defender.

ATTACKING

• The attacking team has 6 tags before a change over
• Simultaneous tag is play on (the advantage goes to the attacking team)
• The ball carrier is not allowed to protect his/her tag or fend/palm off defenders.
• A knock back is play on, knock on advantage rule applies – (same as league)
• An attacker must stop and play the ball if she/he is in possession with only 1 tag on
• Dummy half can score and can be tagged
• The attacking team CANNOT dive on the ball once it has been kicked
• The ball must be rolled with the hand in between the player’s legs for a play the ball
• A try is awarded to the attacking team when they ground the ball on or over the try line. Tries are worth 1 point, except for women in mixed games who will receive 2 points for a try.

DEFENDING

• Defender must remove one tag to stop attackers progress. She/he then holds up the tag and drops it to the ground marking where the play the ball should occur
• There is a marker in the play the ball
• Defensive line is back 7m and must wait for dummy half to touch the ball before moving

KICKING

• Kicking is allowed on any tag
• Kicks in general play must be below referee’s shoulder height
• Once the ball touches the ground over the try line, play is dead. Defending team is awarded a tap kick 5m out, centre of field to restart play.
• Kicking from the ground is play on as long as you don’t initiate contact with a player attempting to pick up the ball
• If the ball is kicked into the referee, the referee will order a changeover where she/he was struck

Misconduct

• Unsportsmanlike conduct covers the behaviour and attitude of players on the field and may result in penalty, sin bin or dismissal.
• The Australian Oztag Sports Association has and will hand out lengthy penalties for fighting.

Competition Points

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