Holding the man
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Holding the man is an infringement in the game of Australian rules football
. This occurs when a player is tackling his opponent without the ball. If the team whose player committed the infringement plays on, then a free kick
will be awarded. However, if the team whose player was tackled without the ball plays on, then the advantage is paid.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
. This occurs when a player is tackling his opponent without the ball. If the team whose player committed the infringement plays on, then a free kick
Free kick (Australian rules football)
A free kick in Australian rules football is a penalty awarded by a field umpire to a player who has been infringed by an opponent or is the nearest player to a player from the opposite team who has broken a rule.-Protocol:...
will be awarded. However, if the team whose player was tackled without the ball plays on, then the advantage is paid.