14/09/2026
🏉 TOUCH FOOTBALL POSITIONS
In Touch Football, 6 players take the field for each team, with up to 8 substitutes in the interchange area, creating a maximum squad of 14 players.
💪 MIDDLES
Middles occupy the two central positions and have a high work rate. They play an important role in controlling the game and understanding attacking and defensive structures. Middles are commonly referred to as 3s.
⚡ Attack: Middles set the foundations for strike players by isolating and manipulating defenders. Strong rollball skills provide a platform to launch attacks, while being able to pass both ways and throw a long ball are valuable skills.
🛡️ Defence: Middles take on a large defensive workload as much of the attack comes through the middle. They need excellent fitness and agility while helping maintain the shape and tempo of the defensive line. Strong communication is key for a middle, helping organise teammates around them.
🔗 LINKS
Links play between the middles and wingers. They need to be athletic, agile, quick off the mark and strong decision-makers. Links are commonly referred to as 2s.
⚡ Attack: Links create scoring opportunities through passing, agility and well-timed attacking lines. Good hands are important when attacking at speed near the try line.
🛡️ Defence: Links help relieve pressure on the middles by making touches in the middle-to-link zone. Making touches with the correct hand can help protect their corner and allow the winger to better cover the long ball.
🏃 WINGERS
Wingers occupy the outside positions closest to each sideline. Speed, finishing skills and a strong defensive read are important. Wingers are commonly referred to as 1s.
⚡ Attack: A winger's main job is to convert try-scoring opportunities. Holding depth and width, safe hands, good footwork and being able to put the ball down with either hand are valuable skills.
🛡️ Defence: Wingers may need to cover both the opposition link and winger, particularly on the safe side. Reading attacking plays and communicating with the link beside them is key.
