Editing Australian rules football (section)

====Rucking====
{{see|Ruck (Australian rules football)}}
[[File:Tim English and Levi Casboult ruck contest.4.jpg|thumb|upright|Rucking]]
Rucking is the only specialist skill and is performed by a ruck, the term for designated players from each side to which umpire sends the ball to commence play.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.afl/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024-Laws-of-Australian-Football-Mobile.pdf|title=Laws of Australian Football 2024|publisher=Australian Football League|year=2024|accessdate=13 November 2024|page=38}}</ref> Only a nominated ruck may contest ball-ups and throw-ins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.afl/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024-Laws-of-Australian-Football-Mobile.pdf|title=Laws of Australian Football 2024|publisher=Australian Football League|year=2024|accessdate=13 November 2024|page=40}}</ref> They are the only player allowed within the 10 metre circle at a centre bounce. Functionally the role is analogous to a [[Center (basketball)|basketball center]] and as such rucks are typically the tallest player on the team. Lifting teammates is not allowed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.afl/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024-Laws-of-Australian-Football-Mobile.pdf|title=Laws of Australian Football 2024|publisher=Australian Football League|year=2024|accessdate=13 November 2024|page=58}}</ref> so the ruck may only jump to reach the ball. If the ruck does not take possession of the football, it must be tapped or fisted, which is known as a hit-out. An effective hit-out that passes the ball to a teammate is known as a hit-out to advantage.<ref>[https://www.afl.com.au/news/144837/stats-glossary-every-stat-explained Stats glossary: Every stat explained] from AFL 28 December 2017</ref>