Starts And Restarts Of Play
Level 2 International Laws Exam - Section A
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From the kick off the ball strikes the cross bar of the goal posts and goes over the dead ball line on the full.
- A.
Goal line drop out?
- B.
20 metre optional restart?
- C.
Penalty at the centre of the halfway to the defending team?
Correct Answer
C. Penalty at the centre of the halfway to the defending team?Explanation
If the ball strikes the crossbar of the goal posts and goes over the dead ball line on the full, it indicates that the attacking team has committed an infringement. In this case, the defending team is awarded a penalty at the center of the halfway line. This penalty allows the defending team to gain possession of the ball and restart the game from the halfway line.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Red restarts play with a goal line drop out. The ball rolls across the touch line at the halfway mark.
- A.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?
- B.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Blue?
- C.
Penalty against Red, 10 metres out from the centre of goal line?
Correct Answer
A. Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?Explanation
The correct answer is "Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red." This is because when the ball goes into touch, a scrum is formed at the point where the ball crossed the touch line. In this case, the ball crossed the touch line at the halfway mark, so the scrum will be formed 20 meters in from that point. The team in possession at the time of the ball going into touch, which is Red in this case, will be awarded the put-in at the scrum.Rate this question:
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- 3.
From the start of play by Red, Blue attempts to regather the ball which has traveled 30 metres forward and landed in the field of play. Blue has a foot on the touch line when he picks up the ball.
- A.
Penalty to Blue at the centre of the halfway?
- B.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?
- C.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Blue?
Correct Answer
B. Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?Explanation
Blue has a foot on the touch line when he picks up the ball, which means he has taken the ball into touch. According to the rules, when the ball goes into touch, a scrum is awarded to the opposing team from where the ball entered touch. In this case, the ball entered touch 20 meters from the halfway line, so the correct answer is a scrum 20 meters in from where the ball entered touch. The penalty is not awarded to Blue, but rather a Law High Foot (LHF) is awarded to Red.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Red restarts play with a 20 metre optional restart. Red drop kicks the ball which lands in the field of play and rolls across the touch line at the Blue 30 metre line.
- A.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Blue?
- B.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?
- C.
Penalty to Blue at the centre of the Red 20 metre line?
Correct Answer
B. Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?Explanation
The ball was kicked by the Red team and went into touch at the Blue 30 metre line. According to the laws of the game, when the ball goes into touch, a scrum is awarded to the team that did not put the ball into touch. In this case, the ball was last touched by the Red team, so a scrum should be awarded to the Blue team. The scrum should be formed 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. Therefore, the correct answer is "Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Blue?"Rate this question:
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- 5.
Red restarts with an optional 20 metre restart. The Red player runs 5 metres forward and is tackled by a Blue player who was never onside.
- A.
Penalty to Red at the centre on the 20 metre line?
- B.
Penalty to Red on the Red 30 metre line?
- C.
Penalty to Red where the offence occurred?
Correct Answer
A. Penalty to Red at the centre on the 20 metre line?Explanation
The correct answer is Penalty to Red where the offence occurred. In this situation, the Blue player was never onside when they tackled the Red player. According to the rules, a penalty should be awarded to the team that was infringed upon at the location where the offence occurred. Therefore, the penalty should be given to Red where the tackle took place, not at the centre on the 20 metre line or on the Red 30 metre line.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Blue restarts play with a 20 metre drop out. The ball lands in the playing field and rolls over the Red dead ball line.
- A.
Goal line drop out by Red?
- B.
20 metre optional restart by Red?
- C.
20 metre drop out by Red?
Correct Answer
B. 20 metre optional restart by Red?Explanation
The correct answer is 20 metre drop out by Red. In rugby, when the ball is kicked into the in-goal area by the opposing team and touches the ground, a drop out is awarded to the defending team. The drop out is taken from the 20 metre line and the ball must travel at least 10 metres. The phrase "optional restart" is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the situation.Rate this question:
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- 7.
From the kick off by Red, Blue attempts to catch the ball on the full whilst standing on the touch line. Blue knocks on.
- A.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?
- B.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Blue?
- C.
Penalty to Blue at the centre of the halfway line?
Correct Answer
C. Penalty to Blue at the centre of the halfway line?Explanation
In rugby, if a player knocks the ball on while attempting to catch it on the full, it results in a scrum. The scrum is formed 20 meters in from where the ball entered touch, which means it is closer to the field of play. In this scenario, since Blue knocked on, the scrum should be awarded to Red. Therefore, the answer "Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?" is the correct explanation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Red is awarded a differential penalty. A Red player drop kicks the ball which travels over the cross bar and is caught on the full by Blue in the Blue in-goal.
- A.
Play on?
- B.
Award the goal?
- C.
20 metre optional restart by Blue?
Correct Answer
A. Play on?Explanation
The correct answer is "Play on?" because in rugby, if a player drop kicks the ball and it travels over the crossbar but is caught by the opposing team in their own in-goal area, it results in a "22-meter dropout" or a "play on" situation. This means that the Blue team will restart the game with a dropkick from their own 22-meter line, rather than being awarded a goal or a restart from the 20-meter line.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Blue punt kicks a free kick which is caught on the full by Red in the Red in-goal. Red then forces the ball in the Red in-goal.
- A.
20 metre optional restart by Red
- B.
Goal line drop out?
- C.
Play on?
Correct Answer
B. Goal line drop out?Explanation
In this scenario, the Blue team kicks a free kick and the Red team catches the ball in their own in-goal area. Then, the Red team forces the ball further into their own in-goal area. According to the rules, when the defending team catches the ball in their own in-goal area and then forces it further into the in-goal area, a goal line drop out is awarded. Therefore, the correct answer is "Goal line drop out." This means that the game will restart with a drop kick taken by the defending team from their own goal line.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Red is awarded a penalty and elects to kick for goal. The attempt is unsuccessful and the ball goes into touch.
- A.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch, LHF to Blue?
- B.
Free kick to Red 10 metres in from where the ball entered touch?
- C.
Scrum 20 metres in from where the ball entered touch. LHF to Red?
Correct Answer
B. Free kick to Red 10 metres in from where the ball entered touch?Explanation
When the ball goes into touch after an unsuccessful penalty kick, the team that kicked the ball (Red) is awarded a free kick. The free kick is taken from 10 meters in from where the ball entered touch. This means that Red gets the opportunity to kick the ball back into play from a position closer to the field, giving them a better chance to regain possession and potentially score points.Rate this question:
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