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how to  play touch

Touch is a six-a-side game played on a field 70m x 50m.  There is no kicking, scrums, rucks, line-outs or mauls and as it is a minimal contact game, men and women can play together on the same team.

See the video below for some of the basic rules and tactics.

what is touch?

Touch, although based on the full contact Rugby (League/Union) is a recognized sport in it’s own right that is widely popular in the Southern Hemisphere and also has a strong following in Wales.  The Wales Touch Association (WTA) administers the game in Wales and the Federation of International Touch (FIT) is the worldwide governing body.

How Is  Touch Played?

Here's a brief presentation which gives people with limited knowledge of the game a basic overview of how it is played.  Feel free to download and use as a resource for your team or group.

Roll Ball Or Tap?

One of the most common questions that new Touch players ask the referee is when the game re-starts with a Roll Ball and when the game re-starts with a Tap - this presentation aims to answer those questions!