In Rugby.what does it mean when a player calls for a mark instead of kicking up field right away?

Question

In Rugby.what does it mean when a player calls for a mark instead of kicking up field right away?

Answer 1

A mark can be called when receiving a kick from within 22 meters from your goal line. Once you catch the ball, play stops, and is restarted with a 22 meter drop. ( a drop kick from your 22 meter line)

Answer 2

A mark (also known as a fair catch) allows the player to hold on to the ball without being tackled, while he prepares to take his kick.

Answer 3

By calling "mark" play stops and the player has 3 options; Tap, Scrum or Kick for Touch.