Try - four points
A try is worth four points. A try is awarded when a player grounds the ball inside the opposition’s in-goal area between the try line and the dead ball line. It is very important to have downward pressure on the ball, because if you don’t have control of it (say you lose it), the try will not be awarded. Tries can be both spectacular and ordinary. However, it is important to make sure you know how to ground the ball. If you are running towards the try line, it is good to know how you should ground the ball. The best idea is to put the ball down with both hands. If this is not possible, try using one hand. You may be tackled as you reach the try line. If you can reach out and put the ball over the try line before both your elbows hit the ground, a try will be awarded. A try will not be awarded if you make another attempt at scoring after both elbows have hit the ground. This is called “double movement”. However, if momentum carries you over the try line after being tackled, a try will be awarded. Look at the pictures below to see how tries are scored:
Goal kick - two points
A team is awarded a goal kick after a try has been scored. The team has the chance to "convert" the kick at goal for two further points. The kick is taken from a point level with where the try was scored. A mound or kicking tee are usually used.The kick is successful if the ball goes between the opposition's goalposts and above the crossbar. In order to kick a goal, you must try and get your kicking foot underneath the ball. Follow through with your kicking leg after you have finished to gain more distance. If you fail to kick the ball at the bottom, the ball will probably not go very high.
Penalty goal - two points
The referee will award a penalty when an offence has occurred. If the team who got penalty wants to take a kick for goal, they can. The idea is the same as a goal kick, to go between the opponent’s cross bar and between the goal posts.
Drop goal - one point
A drop goal can be a spectacular way of scoring. If successful it will add one point to a team's score. A drop goal is scored when a player kicks the ball from hand through the opposition's goal posts, above the crossbar. However, the ball must touch the ground between being dropped and kicked. Below is a guide to make a drop kick. Hold the ball in front of you, one hand on each side and the ball is upright. Look at the ball and gently drop it. As it reaches the ground, try getting your foot underneath the ball. If you get your foot underneath the ball, the ball should go high and far, although this is depending on how hard you kick it. Follow through with your kicking leg to make it go further.
