Modified Rules – Auskick

AFL 9’s Rules

FIELD:
o Small rectangular field divided into 3 zones  Forward, Midfield and
Defensive
o At the start and restart of play, the 9 players on each team must be divided so
that 3 players of each team are in each zone of the field

OUT OF BOUNDS:
o When the ball goes out of bounds (ball completely over the line) by hand or
foot, the nearest opponent shall kick the ball back into play.
o If there is any doubt as to which team last touched the ball before it went out
of bounds, the umpire shall call a ball-up 5 meters in from the boundary line.

GAINING POSSESSION:
o A turnover occurs when the ball touches the ground as a result of a kick,
handball or marking attempt and when the ball goes out of bounds

MAINTAINING POSSESSION:
o A player may stay in possession of the ball for a maximum distance of 30
meters involving one bounce unless:
 the player is touched with one or two hands (touch)
 directed to dispose of the football by the umpire

BALL TOUCHING THE GROUND:

o A turnover occurs anytime the ball touches the ground, with possession being
given to the opposing team of whoever touched the ball last.

DISPOSSESSING THE PLAYER IN POSSESSION:

o When a player in possession of the ball is touched by an opponent but
deemed to have ‘no prior opportunity’, the umpire will call TOUCH and
the player must kick or handpass within two steps or two seconds.
Failure to do so will result in a free kick being awarded to the opp osing
team.
o When a player in possession of the ball is deemed to have had ‘prior
opportunity’ to dispose of it when touched by an opposing player, the
umpire will award a Free Kick to the opposing team.
RUN AND BOUNCE:
o When a player is moving while 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.

SCORING:
o Only designated forwards can kick for goal within their forward scoring
zone
o In mixed competitions, a goal scored by the female forward is worth 9
points

NO CONTACT!!
 Wet Weather Activities

The following drills are small drills which can be done in an undercover area in the case of bad weather:

Partner pick-up Stand in pairs 5-10 metres apart and roll the ball gently to partner. Partner picks it up and
rolls it back.
Walk and hit Walk in a stooped position hitting the ball along in front with two hands. Use alternate
hands. Build up speed to running.
Throw and mark Throw the ball into the air and mark it on your chest. Try giving a clap before the ball is
caught. Throw the ball from different positions, e.g. kneeling, sitting.
OR
Throw the ball into the air and mark it on your chest. Repeat, but jump up to catch the
ball. Stand in pairs, two to three metres apart, and throw and mark it on your chest.
Three steps and kick Hold the ball with two hands and face your partner. Walk in three paces and kick to your
partner to stop or catch. Try alternate feet.
Hand pass to your partner Using the handpass, hold the ball with one hand and gently punch it with the closed fist
of the other hand to your partner. Repeat with alternate hands.
Handpass and jog to partner Jog side by side with your partner and handpass to each other over about two metres.
Change direction so you can use alternate hands. Encourage children to go faster as they
become better.
Kicking – passing Groups of five.
o B leads straight at A who delivers the pass. B marks and handballs to A. Repeat
with C and D and E and then rotate. Use alternate feet. Repeat but lead to other
side. Repeat but pair off to contest the mark. Leader calls out which player to
lead. Opponent tries to intercept the pass. Alternate feet.
o B leads straight out and A passes to B. A runs through to join other team. C leads
straight out, and B passes to C. B runs through to join other team. Continue.
Alternate feet. Wait until player ready to kick before leading out. Repeat but
lead to other side. Lead to right side first
then change to leading to the left.
Alternate feet.

Handpass to your partner
Using the rocket, handpass backwards and forwards with your partner over about five
metres. Use alternate hands.
o Run side by side with your partner and rocket handball to each other over about
two metres. Change directions so that you can use alternate hands. Hit the ball
slightly in front of your partner.
o A run towards B and rocket handpasses over a short distance to B. B runs to C
and repeats. Alternate hands.

Lane work
 History of AFL

o Invented in Melbourne, 1858 by Tom Wilis

o Wilis invented it as a way of keeping cricketers fit in the off season
o The Melbourne Football Club was formed on August 7, 1858 – the year of the
code's first recorded match between Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar
School.
o The Geelong Football Club was formed in 1859 and in 1866 an updated set of
rules was put in place and competition started.
o The Victorian Football League was established in 1896 and the following year
the League’s first games were played among the foundation clubs – Carlton,
Collingwood, Essendon, Fitzroy, Geelong, Melbourne, St Kilda and South
Melbourne.
o In 1925, Footscray (now the Western Bulldogs), Hawthorn and North
Melbourne joined the VFL.
o This line-up of 12 clubs would remain unchanged until 1987 when the
competition expanded to include the West Coast Eagles and the Brisbane
Bears
o By 1997, the competition comprised 16 clubs after Adelaide (in 1991),
Fremantle (in 1995), and Port Adelaide (in 1997) joined the now Australian
Football League and foundation club Fitzroy merged with the Brisbane Bears
to form the Brisbane Lions (after the 1996 season)
o In 2011 the Gold Coast Suns joined the competition, followed by the Greater
Western Sydney Giants, creating the 18-team national competition we see
today.
http://www.afl.com.au/afl-hq/the-afl-explained/history