A typical passage of rugby union takes the following form. One team will initially gain possession of the ball, either from a restart kick or a set piece (scrummage and line-out, see below). Although the team in possession may choose to advance by kicking the ball forward, out of the hands the team in possession will usually seek to progress toward the opposition by running forward while carrying the ball. The ball may be thrown from one player to another (passing) but not be thrown toward the opposition goal. Any team mate in nearer the opposition goal than the ball carrier is out of the game, and must not interfere with play, which means that American football style blocking is forbidden. The team not in possession attempts to stop the ball carrier by grabbing them and bringing them to g