Australian football, also called "footy" or "Aussie rules", is one of the most popular sports in Australia.The goal of the game is to win most points by kicking the football into the other team's goal posts.Once you understand the rules of the game, it is easy to play.
Step 1: The game is played on a field.
The football pitch is divided into three parts.18 people will be on the field at a time, not counting any umpires, because each team has 6 players in each part.Cricket fields are usually similar in size to Australian football pitches of around 180 meters tall and 150 meters wide.Set up four tall posts that are around 6 meters tall at either end of the pitch to serve as scoring zones.The two center posts should be taller than the ones on either side.
Step 2: The game starts with a ball-up.
The game starts with an umpire tossing the ball up in the center of the field, otherwise known as the centre square.A player dedicated from either team will jump higher in order to pass the ball to their teammates.The ball is thrown by players.Overhand passing is not allowed.
Step 3: The ball needs to be kicked into the goal posts to score.
Goals are worth 6 points and are scored when a player kicks the ball between the opposing team's two middle posts.The end posts are for behinds.The football passed the two behind posts in any other way.It can be if it hits a goal post, or if another player hits it through the posts.
Step 4: Pick fast and strong players.
The forward positions are full forward, forward pocket, half forward and centre half-forward.You will want to choose bigger, stronger, and more Agile players for these positions.These players will be positioned closer to the goals in order to score and will often be a main target for the opposing team.Centre half- forwards are counted on to kick the most goals.They should have good accuracy when kicking the ball.
Step 5: Good runners should be chosen for the Midfielders.
Midfielders are in the middle of the pitch.They will need to be more versatile and help out Defenders and forwards.The Wing, Ruck, Rover, and Centre are some of the positions in the Midfield.Pick tall people.
Step 6: You can choose players for Defenders.
The players are close to the goal posts.Their job is to keep the opposing team from scoring.Full-backs DEFEND their zone, Back Pockets keep opposing team from getting the ball, Half- backs take ball if they can, and Centre half-back must out muscle the opposing centre half forward.
Step 7: People to be umpires.
There are 7 umpires in Australian Football.They are similar to referees in that they want to keep the game moving smoothly.Umpire statements are final.Two of the three main umpires watch for timekeeping and other rules violations, while the last two will decide if a goal has been scored or not.
Step 8: Put the ball in a bag.
A mark is when a player catches the ball after it's been kicked in the air over 15 meters away by another player.The match will come to a halt after the player kicks the ball from where they marked.A player can't be tackled when they are about to kick the ball.The match starts again when the ball is kicked.
Step 9: Don't let other players get away with it.
Australian football is a contact sport.From the shoulder down, players can tackle each other, but not from the back.
Step 10: The players are on opposing teams.
Other players can be shepherded away from the ball by forwards.You can place your body between the ball and the opposition by pushing them in the chest or side.It is a good way to confuse the other player before they have time to get the ball.When the ball is less than five meters away, Shepherding can be done.
Step 11: The Defenders zone needs to be over loaded.
The opposing team's danger zone is the zone closest to the goal posts.It will be easier for the forwards to score a goal if the Defenders lose track of the opposing players.
Step 12: They should stop the other team from scoring goals.
This is the main job of the Defenders.The zone that the Defenders are trying to protect is referred to as the danger zone.
Step 13: You should defense person to person.
It's similar to basketball with person to person defense.If this player has the ball, you have to try to stop them from getting it close to your goal posts or from passing it to another player on the opposing team.
Step 14: Zone defense should be done.
Zone defense requires players to defend an area rather than focusing on one person.This is similar to soccer, where there isn't much person to person defense.Australian football uses both types of defense.