What is Football X?

Aussie Rules UK has created the concept of Football X. Targeted at males and females of all ages and abilities, Football X is a new and exciting sport. It is easy to play, not physically demanding, can be played by all ages and genders and, most importantly, has an emphasis on fun and safety. Played in a friendly social environment, it enables people of all ages and ability levels to participate.

This non-contact game is played between two teams of nine – 3 defenders, 3 forwards and 3 midfield players. One of the defenders is the goalkeeper.

The game is played on a soccer field, using a soccer ball. Like soccer, the object is to score more goals than the opposing team.

The ball is moved around the field by kicking (either on the ground or out of the hands) or by handballing the ball. So every one gets to use their hands, not just the goalkeeper.

The ball can be moved forward or backwards and there is no off-side rule. Players must bounce the ball when they run more than 10 metres.

There is no tackling – when a player is touched they must dispose of the ball by kicking or handballing. Throwing the ball is not allowed.

The ball can be kicked as in Soccer, handballed as in Aussie Rules and bounced as in Basketball. So Football X combines the skills of 3 different sports – 3 times the fun!