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A knock-on occurs when the ball is knocked forward off of a player’s body in any way other than a kick. At the knock-on level, you can cover part of the cost of one new rugby ball!

A scrum is one way to restart play after a minor infringement. Both teams’ forwards bind up in three rows and then bind onto each other so that the front rows are interlocked. The scrumhalf throws the ball into the gap between the two front rows, and the hookers on both teams try to hook the ball back with their feet while the other forwards try to drive the opposing team away from the ball. At the Scum Level, you can cover the cost of one hotel room for a tournament in another state!

A line-out occurs when the ball goes out-of-bounds. Two lifters on each team will lift a jumper into the air to catch the ball, which is then passed to the scrumhalf. At the Line-Out Level, you can cover the cost of half a member's registration fees.

In rugby, players often shout “With you!” to let the ball carrier know they have support nearby. It’s a quick way of saying “I’m right here if you need to pass” or “You’re not alone, I’ve got your back.” Since rugby is such a fast, physical, and team-oriented game, clear communication is essential. Saying “With you” reassures the ball carrier that they don’t have to take on defenders alone, and it helps build trust and flow within the team. Helps with the cost of one hotel room!