Written & Unwritten RulesWritten & Unwritten Rules

Written Rules Written Rules

• Rules are designed to shape activities and ensure that everyone can participate on an equal basis

• Some rules are for safety reasons• Some rules are in place to ensure fair

play• The above rules are sometimes referred to

as formal rules and are found in a rule book (i.e written rules)

Equality rulesEquality rules

• In athletics the same size of shot putt is used for all competitors

• In Long Jump everyone takes off from the take off board.

Fairness Fairness

• In football you are not allowed trip your opponent.

• Handle the ball

Safety RulesSafety Rules

• In Rugby you are not allowed to tackle an opponent around the neck or dump them on the ground

• In basketball, to prevent injury,

since you play in a small area there is no contact allowed.

Restricts MovementRestricts Movement

• Some rules restrict movement, in football you cannot go beyond the second last defender until the ball is played

• In Rugby you can only receive a pass if you are behind the ball

Unwritten RulesUnwritten Rules

• Unwritten rules or Codes of Conduct are not found in rule books but are carried out by players as a sign of sportsmanship and good behaviour

• Shaking hands at the end of a game

• In golf you Stand still while others are playing