The Rules of Ladies Gaelic Football differ in some areas from the Men's Game. 

The below information lays out the key areas of difference between the 2 games and is intended as a summary, rather than a comprehensive overview of the rules.  Coaches, Referees & Player should ensure they read both the Official Rules of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association & the Official Competition Rules of the ACB to ensure that they are fully aware of the rules prior to any competition.

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The key areas of difference to note are:

1. The Tackle:
• A player holding the ball into her body cannot be tackled.  Any attempt to do so will result in a free for her and her team.
• When making a tackle to disposses a player of the ball it must be timed when the player in possession is soloing, bouncing, kicking or passing the ball
2. Shouldering is not allowed
3. Deliberate Body Contact
• All deliberate body contact is forbidden but
• Shadowing an opponent
• Fielding
• Blocking the delivery of a ball by an opponent shall be allowed. 
4. The ball may be passed from hand to hand
5. Handpassing
•  When a player is hand-passing the ball, there must be a visible striking action with the passing hand.
• A player may toss up the ball with one hand and play it off with the same hand.

	Ladies GAA - Official Guide & Full Rules (949.98 kB)
	Ladies Football - Playing Rules - brief version (63.88 kB)
	Asian County Board - Official Competition Rules (178 kB)