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Definition of Terms

A place-kick is a kick at the ball while it is on the ground, in any position in which the kicker may choose to place it.

Hacking is kicking an adversary intentionally.

Tripping is throwing an adversary by the use of the legs. Knocking-on is when a player strikes or propels the ball with his hands or arms.

Holding includes the obstruction of a player by the hand or any part of the arm extended from the body.

Touch is that part of the field, on either side of the ground, which is beyond the line of flags.

A free kick is a kick at the ball in any way the kicker pleases, when it is lying on the ground; none of the kicker's opponents being allowed within six yards of the ball; but in no case can a player be forced to stand behind his own goal-line.

Handling is understood to be playing the ball with the hand or arm. The field should not extend more than 110 yards in length nor 75 in width, and should in all cases bear these relative proportions as closely as possible. G. G. are the goal-posts. A. A. are the goal-lines. T. G. is touch in goal. T. T. are the touch-lines.