Footy 9s is an exciting new team sport that continues to grow internationally.
Both tackling and non-contact versions of Footy 9s are available, making it a game that anyone can play!
THE BASICS
- Footy 9s matches are played on soccer or rugby playing fields, using existing posts and field markings.
- Each team consists of 9 players – 3 forwards, 3 midfielders and 3 backs.
- The game starts with a jump ball in the middle of the field.
- The ball is moved around the field by either a kick, handball or running with the ball.
- A goal is scored when the ball is kicked through the posts.
- If the ball hits the posts and continues through the posts, it is a goal.
- If the ball hits the posts and comes back into the field of play, it is play on.
- No kicking off the ground is permitted.
- When the ball goes out of bounds by either foot or hand, the nearest opponent shall kick the ball back into play.
- Players can go anywhere on the field and there is no off-side rule.
FORMATS
Footy 9s offers 3 great formats to choose from. Please click on the links below to learn more about each format.