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Player's Equipment
A player taking the field of play should not
wear anything which is dangerous to themselves or to
another player. Boots (or training shoes) and shin pads
must be worn.
Referees
At this level Official Referees are not
necessary, although in some areas special referee courses
are run for Rooball. Players generally in these age
groups rarely attempt to deliberately break the law. If
they do other players will all too readily draw attention
to it. Responsible adults organising games could well
referee the matches if needed. The role of the referee in
such games should be to encourage the participants and
offer constructive advice where appropriate, and also
give positive praise to players from both sides.
Duration of the Game
Young players organising their own games
rarely set limits. They will normally play for as long as
they are enjoying themselves. Recommended times have been
set with the interchange of players in mind. There is no
stoppage of play for interchange. Therefore the
recommended times for a Rooball are:
- Under 7/8 years of age: 2 halves of 20
minutes each.
- Under 9/10 years of age: 2 halves of 25
minutes each.
At half-time the interval should be 5
minutes of all age groups.
The Start of Play
A game is started by a kick-off from the
centre mark. The team winning the toss of a coin shall
decide which goal it will attack in the first half. After
a goal has been scored the game is restarted from the
centre mark with the side conceding the goal taking the
kick. Following half-time the game is restarted with the
teams changing ends and the kick-off being taken by the
side who did not start the game. A goal can be scored
direct from the kick-off.
Ball in and out of Play
The ball is out of play when it has wholly
crossed the goal-line or the side-line, or when play has
been stopped by the referee. These lines are part of the
field of play.
Method of Scoring
A goal is scored when the ball has wholly
crossed the goal-line between the goal-posts and under
the cross-bar.
Off-Side
There is no Off-Side in Rooball, but
deliberately placing a player or players in an off-side
position is contrary to the spirit of the game and is
discouraged.
Fouls and Misconduct
This is an important rule and relates to the
behaviour of players during play. In the adult game a
player may not kick, trip, jump at, strike, hold push,
charging from behind or violently charge an opponent. The law emphasises the need for players to
behave in a manner appropriate for a sportsperson. At
Rooball level it is important for the referee to consider
the intention of players relative to the above offences
and at all times encourage sporting conduct. Only goalkeepers may touch the ball with
their arms or hands, and only within the goal area.
Free Kicks - Indirect
The 'Indirect free-kick is one where a goal
can not be scored unless it has been touched by another
player other than the kicker. In Rooball all free-kicks
are deemed to be 'Indirect'. All of the opposing players
should be at least 7 metres for the ball when a free kick
is taken. If a free kick is awarded to the defending team
within the goal area, the kick can be taken from anywhere
inside the area. All other free kicks are taken from
where the foul occurs.
Throw-Ins
When the whole of the ball passes out of the
field of play along the side-line a throw-in is awarded
to the opposing side to that of the player who has last
played or touched the ball. The ball is thrown-in from
the spot where the ball left the field of play. The
player taking the throw-in must face the field with both
feet on the ground and throw the ball into the field
delivering the ball over the head using both hands. At Rooball level players should be given a
second attempt if their first throw is invalid. The
referee or coach, should assist the player to achieve the
correct method. Following two foul attempts the throw-in
is given to the opposing team.
Goal-Kick
Goal-kicks may be taken from anywhere with
in the goal area. Goal-kicks are awarded when the whole
of the ball has crossed the goal-line (except for the
scoring of a goal) and was last touched by one of the
attacking team. Opponents must be 7 metres from the ball.
Corner-Kick
When the ball passes wholly over the
goal-line and was last touched by a player from the
defending team then a corner-kick is awarded. Opposing
players should be 7 metres from the ball.
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