Touch Football (or Touch Footy) is fast, inclusive, and seriously fun. Whether you’re new to sport, a former player wanting to stay active, or part of a community looking for a game to bring everyone together, Touch makes it easy. It’s low-contact. It’s high-energy. And it’s open to everyone.
Social & Welcoming
Whether you’re in a mixed league or a casual weekend crew, Touch is about community and connection.
Fast, Fun Fitness
You’ll get fitter without even realising it. Think sprinting, passing, quick direction changes – a perfect cardio boost.
Safe & Inclusive
No tackles. No rucks. Just a light touch to stop the play – perfect for all genders, ages, and abilities.
Flexible & Easy to Start
Short matches, minimal equipment, and you can play anywhere there’s a bit of open space. You can even start your own game with our help.
Pathways for Everyone
Play socially or go competitive – there are national events, state leagues, and representative pathways if you want to take it further.
6-a-side on the field (with up to 14 in the squad)
No tackles – just a touch stops the play
Pass backwards only – no forward passes
Six touches per set before possession turns over
Score by grounding the ball over the opponent’s line
After a touch, the player rolls the ball backwards using a rollball, and play continues with a dummy half (just like a playmaker). The dummy half can’t score – so choose wisely!
Each game usually runs for 2 x 20-minute halves, making it a quick hit of action without taking up your whole evening.
Coin toss determines who starts with the ball.
Play begins with a tap at the centre mark.
Score 1 point by grounding the ball over the scoreline.
Dummy half (the player who picks up the ball after the roll ball) cannot score.
The team in possession has 6 touches to try to score.
A “touch” can be made on any part of the body, ball, or clothing.
After six touches, or certain errors, possession changes.
Performed when touched: player places the ball on the ground and rolls it backwards underfoot.
Dummy half picks it up and play continues.
Must be done on the mark and facing the defending scoreline.
All passes must go backwards.
No passing after being touched (aka “Touch and Pass” is not allowed).
Restart method after a penalty.
Ball is placed on the ground and tapped with the foot no more than 1m.
Taken from the mark of the infringement.
Made at any time, but must be through the substitution box.
Incoming player cannot enter until outgoing player exits.
List of infringements that result in a turnover:
Ball to ground
Forward pass
Dummy half touched
Dummy half scores
Incorrect roll ball or tap
Stepping out of bounds
6 touches completed
Obstruction
Offside play
Forward pass
Touch and pass
Roll ball/tap not on the mark
Offside (7m at roll ball, 10m at tap)
Incorrect substitutions
Deliberately delaying play
Misconduct or foul play
Referees may award penalties, send players to the sin bin, or remove them for the rest of the game depending on the severity.
Just drop in your postcode and see what’s nearby. Touch is growing fast, but it’s still new in some regions — so if there’s not a local club just yet, we’d love to help you change that.
Don’t see a club in your area? We’ll show you how to set one up — from forming a team to getting a game going at your local park or school. It’s easier than you think.
For the complete official FIT Playing Rules, find them here.
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