Starting or Restarting the Game:

The Players are responsible at the start and restart of play

Centre passes are taken alternately by the Centre, after a goal has been scored.  All players must start in the goal thirds except the two Centres.  The Centre with the ball starts with either one or both feet in the Centre Circle (if on one foot then the other must not have contact with the ground outside the Centre Circle) and must obey the footwork rule after the whistle has been blown.  The opposing Centre stands anywhere within the Centre Third and is free to move.  The Centre pass must be caught or touched by a player in or landing in or jumping from a stance in the Centre third.