Forward pass?

Question

In Rugby Union (or League) if a pass is made that is exactly parallel to the try line, is this a forward pass or not?

Answer 1

It is only a forward pass if the ball is actually thrown or moves forward. If it goes straight across, then this is usually referred to as a flat pass.

Answer 2

no, parallel isnt forward, is it?? :-) xx

Answer 3

No, if it is exactly parallel then it has not gone forward, but because this is hard to judge, it is generally accepted that the call in these instances can go either way.

Answer 4

Not.