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f play is taking place. However, a side can still be defending in an opponent’s half. Directly caught A ball caught without first touching anyone else or the ground. Drop-kick After being intentionall ... r at the tackle. They must remain on their feet to contest directly onto the ball. If previously involve ... t of the hand, or along the ground. Kicked directly into touch The ball is kicked into touch withou

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9 Foul play

s or is next played but not nearer than 15 metres from the touchline; or If the ball is kicked directl