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1.Field Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Field Dimensions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Length: 70<\/strong> yards total (two 25-yard zones + two 10-yard end zones).<\/span><\/p>\n

Width: <\/strong>25 yards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Midfield Line:<\/strong> Serves as the line to gain for a first down.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Timing & Clock Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game Duration: <\/strong>Two <\/span>20-minute halves<\/strong> with a <\/span>2-minute halftime<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clock Rules: <\/strong>The clock runs for the first 20 minutes up to the half. Then again until the 2 minute <\/span>\twarning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stop-Clock (2-Minute Warning):<\/strong> During the final 2 minutes of the second half, the clock stops for standard rules.<\/span><\/p>\n

Play Clock:<\/strong> Teams have <\/span>25 seconds<\/strong> from the time the ball is spotted by the referee to snap the ball.<\/span><\/p>\n

Timeouts: <\/strong>Each team receives <\/span>two 30-second timeouts<\/strong> per half (timeouts do not roll over).<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Game Setup & Coin Toss<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coin Toss:<\/strong> The winner of the pre-game coin toss chooses <\/span>Possession <\/strong>(offense\/defense) or <\/span>Direction<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Possession\/Start:<\/strong> The offense takes possession at their own <\/span>5-yard line<\/strong> at the start of each half and after a score<\/span><\/p>\n

(unless safety\/turnover rules apply). There are no kickoffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

First Downs:<\/strong> Teams have <\/span>4 downs<\/strong> to advance the ball across the midfield line.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once across midfield, they receive a new set of <\/span>4 downs <\/strong>to score.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Gameplay & Offense<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snapping & Quarterback Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ball must be snapped between the center\u2019s legs, or from the kneeling side snap position to the Quarterback.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Quarterback has a <\/span>7-second pass clock<\/strong> to pass or hand off the ball.<\/span><\/p>\n

Direct QB runs across the line of scrimmage are <\/span>NOT allowed<\/strong> (unless the QB hands off and receives the ball <\/span>\tback).<\/span><\/p>\n

Running & Handoffs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laterals or handoffs behind the line of scrimmage are permitted. Laterals and pitches past the line are also legal. <\/span><\/p>\n

No Run Zones:<\/strong> Located <\/span>5 yards before midfield<\/strong> and <\/span>5 yards before the end zone<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flag Guarding & Stiff-Arming:<\/strong> Flag guarding, stiff-arming, jumping, or diving to avoid a flag pull is strictly illegal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Receiving<\/strong><\/p>\n

All players are eligible receivers.<\/span><\/p>\n

A receiver must have at least <\/span>one foot in bounds<\/strong> with control of the ball for a completed catch.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Defense & Rushing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Rush: <\/strong>Defense players must line up at least <\/span>7 yards behind the line of scrimmage <\/strong>to rush the Quarterback.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any defender lined up behind the 7-yard line may rush the QB once the ball is snapped.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-rushers may line up anywhere behind the line of scrimmage, but can’t cross the line until a handoff <\/span>\toccurs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interceptions: <\/strong>Interceptions are live and can be returned for points. <\/span><\/p>\n

Interceptions in the end zone returned out are spotted where the flag is pulled.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Scoring<\/strong><\/p>\n

Touchdown: <\/strong>6 points<\/span><\/p>\n

Extra Point <\/strong>1-2 points (5-yard line +1\/10-yard line<\/span> <\/strong>+2)<\/span><\/p>\n

Interception for Touchdown: <\/strong>6 points<\/span><\/p>\n

Interception for Touchdown on extra point: <\/strong>2 points<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety(sack or dead ball within offense\u2019s own endzone): <\/strong>2 points for opposing team<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Common Penalties<\/strong><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> All penalties are 5 yards unless specified<\/span><\/p>\n

otherwise. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in automatic ejection upon a<\/span><\/p>\n

second infraction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offensive Penalties<\/em><\/p>\n

False Start \/ Illegal Motion:<\/strong> 5 yards from line of scrimmage, replay down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flag Guarding \/ Stiff Arm:<\/strong> 5 yards from spot of foul, loss of down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offensive Pass Interference:<\/strong> 5 yards from line of scrimmage, loss of down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Delay of Game (Play Clock Over 25s):<\/strong> 5 yards from line of scrimmage, replay down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offensive Holding \/ Blocking:<\/strong> 5 yards from spot of foul, loss of down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defensive Penalties<\/em><\/p>\n

Offsides \/ Crossing Rush Line Early:<\/strong> 5 yards from line of scrimmage, replay down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defensive Pass Interference:<\/strong> Automatic First Down at the spot of the foul.<\/span><\/p>\n

Illegal Flag Pull (Pulling flag before player receives ball):<\/strong> 5 yards from spot of foul.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roughing the Passer \/ Contact with QB Arm:<\/strong> 10 yards from line of scrimmage, automatic first down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unsportsmanlike Conduct:<\/strong> 15 yards from spot of foul, automatic first down.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Overtime Protocol (Playoffs \/ Elimination Games)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A coin toss determines initial possession in overtime. Each team receives <\/span>one drive from the 10-yard line<\/strong> to score.<\/span><\/p>\n

Team choose to go for <\/span>1 point (5-yard line)<\/strong> or <\/span>2 points (10-yard line)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the game remains tied after equal possessions, additional OT rounds are played until a winner is determined.<\/span><\/p>\n

No timeouts are awarded in overtime.<\/span><\/p>\n

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