by Blackheath Football Club

“ Running is allowed to any player on his side if the ball be caught or taken off the first bound.
7. Any player holding the ball unless he has made his mark after a fair catch may be hacked; and running is not allowed after the mark is made.
8. No player may be hacked and held at the same time; and hacking above or on the knee or from behind is unfair.
9. No player can be held or hacked unless he has the ball in his hands. ”

“ A goal must be a kick through or over and between the poles, and if touched by the hands of one of the opposite side before or whilst going through is no goal.
16. No one wearing projecting nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha on the soles or heels of his boots be allowed to play. ”