Study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then continue to the activities.
- Advantage
- Back
- Breakdown
- Conversion
- Drop goal
- Dummy
- Flanker
- Forward
- Hooker
- Kick
- Lineout
- Lock
- Maul
- Offload
- Penalty
- Ruck
- Scrum
- Tackle
- Try
- Wing
Noun (thing)
A rule allowing play to continue after an infringement if beneficial to the non-offending team.
The referee called advantage after the offense prevailed.
Noun (thing)
A player in the backline, typically responsible for running and scoring.
The back dashed past the defense.
Noun (thing)
The phase immediately following a tackle when the ball is contested on the ground.
A chaotic breakdown ensued after the tackle.
Noun (thing)
A kick attempted after a try to earn extra points.
The conversion kick sailed through the posts.
Noun (thing)
A scoring method where the ball is dropped and kicked as it bounces.
She scored a drop goal from distance.
Noun (thing)
A deceptive move meant to mislead the defense.
He performed a dummy to bypass the tackle.
Noun (thing)
A forward known for agility and tackling, supporting both attack and defense.
The flanker made crucial tackles.
Noun (thing)
A player positioned in the pack, involved in physical contests.
The forwards dominated the scrum.
Noun (thing)
A forward who plays in the middle of the scrum and hooks the ball.
The hooker ensured possession in the scrum.
Noun (thing)
A method of passing or gaining territory by striking the ball with the foot.
He executed a long kick downfield.
Noun (thing)
A method to restart play when the ball goes out, where players are lifted to catch it.
They executed a perfect lineout.
Noun (thing)
A key forward who provides height and power in lineouts and scrums.
The lock dominated the lineout.
Noun (thing)
A phase where the ball carrier is held up by opponents and teammates bind around him.
The maul advanced steadily down the field.
Noun (thing)
A pass made in the process of being tackled to continue the play.
A quick offload kept the attack alive.
Noun (thing)
A punishment for rule infringements, often resulting in a kick.
A penalty was awarded for a foul.
Noun (thing)
A contest for the ball on the ground following a tackle.
A hard ruck formed after the collision.
Noun (thing)
A formation where forwards pack together to restart play.
The teams locked in a fierce scrum.
Noun (thing)
The act of stopping an opponent by bringing them to the ground.
A solid tackle ended the opponent’s run.
Noun (thing)
A score achieved when a player grounds the ball in the opponent’s in-goal area.
He scored a try after a strong break.
Noun (thing)
A player positioned on the side of the field known for speed.
The wing sprinted down the sideline.