How does AFL 9s work?

AFL 9s is a fast, free-flowing game that involves 9 players on each team playing on a smaller field. Best of all, it’s mixed ‘touch football’ with no tackling or bumping, making it suitable for people of any age or skill level.

What are some strategies used in AFL?

Standard Tactics Centre Square

  • Man on Man.
  • Role Playing- Ruck, Rover, Sweeper, Blocker.
  • Peripheral Set Ups – Clear Out/ Congest.
  • Go to players – team knows who they are and wingmen know their role as do rotating midfielders.

How far can you run with the ball in AFL 9s?

AFL 9s Rules The field has a recommended length of 100 metres (which can be modified depending on the age and ability level of participants) and is divided into three zones: a mid zone and two scoring zones.

Can a player score from a turnover in AFL 9s?

A designated forward may kick for goal from a from a Free Kick (initiating contact, holding the ball etc. but not from a turnover from either the ball hitting the ground or going out of bounds. To be eligible to shoot from a set shot, the player kicking for goal must be inside the scoring zone.

How far can you run with AFL ball?

A running bounce, or simply bounce, is a skill in the sport of Australian rules football (necessitated by the Laws of the Game) and some variants where a player, bounces (or touches) the ball on the ground in order to run more than the maximum distance with the ball (currently 15 metres/16 yards/50 feet in most …

How is auskick modified?

AFL Auskick Rules games are heavily modified at the early age levels. As children proceed through middle to later age levels, less modification occurs until by age 13, the standard rules are recommended. The rules are modified to ensure the emphasis is clearly placed on skill development, safety and enjoyment.

Does AFL have tactics?

Bounces and throw-in Tactics Bounces and throw-ins are critical set plays in Australian football, and the ruckmen and midfielders will often use these opportunities to execute specific set-play strategies.

What are the most important skills in AFL?

SKILLS AND DRILLS

  • Handball. Handballing is an integral skill of the game and has the potential to be just as effective as a kick.
  • Kicking.
  • Making the smother.
  • Overhead mark.
  • Picking up the ball.
  • Ruckwork.
  • Snap at goal.
  • Stoppages.

How far can you run in AFL without bouncing the ball?

15 metres
For those who aren’t immediately aware, AFL rules state players can only run 15 metres without bouncing before being penalised. As a rule of thumb players are given 15 steps, since that’s easier to adjudicate, but Cripps took either 19 or 20.

How many bounces can you take in AFL?

once
When a player is moving whilst in possession of the ball he/she must bounce the ball or touch it on the ground after 15 metres. A player in possession may bounce the ball only once. He/she must dispose of it by hand or foot and may not touch it again until it has been touched by another player.

Does a kick off the ground count as a disposal?

while you’re here, what do kicks off the ground count as? Kicks and disposals, but only if it’s deliberate, not if the ball just happens to hit their foot.