The line between an inner and outer goalpost.
Example sentencesExamples
- A one-point "behind" is scored when the ball is kicked over the behind line extending between the central and outer goalposts.
- If any part of the ball is on or above the goal or behind line, it has not crossed the line, therefore the ball is still in play and a score should be registered.
- Glenn Metcalfe saved Scotland early on with touchdown on behind line.
- If the ball has passed over the goal or behind lines and the field umpire gives the "all clear", the duty of the goal umpire is to register a score.