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A scissor is a move commonly used by the back line. A scissor can also be called a _______.

Switch. A scissor is also called a switch because the ball carrier will end up switching places with the player that he/she is passing to.

Which of these players is not involved in the scrum?

Wing. The scrumhalf feeds the ball into the scrum. The props support the hooker in the front row. The 8-Man pushes in the back of the scrum.

When the ball is dropped forward, it is called a(n) ______.

Knock on. In rugby, the ball must not be dropped forward, or else it is a turnover.

What is the job of the touch judges?

They determine where the ball is carried out of bounds. The touch judges raise their arm (which is usually holding a flag) when the ball is carried out of bounds. They also determine exactly where the ball crossed the out of bounds line.

What is the "pitch"?

The field. In rugby, the field is often called a pitch.

What is the line that lies between the 50-meter line and the 5-meter line?

22-meter line. The 50-meter line is in the middle. The 22-meter line is on either side of it. Farther out are the 5-meter lines. Then there are the try lines.

Which of these is the result of the ball being carried out of bounds?

Lineout. One player, usually the hooker throws the ball into the lineout. A player being lifted into the air can catch the ball, or the ball might go to a player on the ground.

How should you address a referee during a rugby match?

Sir. In rugby, the ref is also called the sir. For example: "Sir, how much time is left?"

What does it mean to "kick for touch"?

Kick the ball out of bounds. When a penalty is called, there is the option to kick the ball out of bounds.

Which of these players wears the highest number?

Wing. Props wear #1 and #3. The 8-Man obviously wears #8. The scrumhalf wears #9. Wingers wear #11 and #14.