GAME RULES
No stiff arms or pushing off
There are no (No run zones)
Players cannot jump over other players at any point but can sidestep or hop while running
All forms of passes are allowed behind the line of scrimmage
Teams have 10 seconds to make a play once they’re in the red zone
3 and out offense (3 plays to get to center field for the 1st down/3 more plays to attempt to score)
No rush cone. All players are eligible rushers 5 yards from the center. This only applies 10 yards and out of the red zone.
Cannot press
Contact from a rusher to a QB is not allowed
Rushers can attempt a block of a pass but cannot touch the QB
Once the ball leaves the center's hands, all players are eligible to rush
All catches thrown toward the sideline require 2 feet in bounds
Accidental whistle: Replay of down
Offense: The team is given 6 seconds to hike the ball 14u division
The team is given 8 seconds to hike the ball 12u and 10u divisions
The team is given 10 seconds to hike the ball in the 8u divisions
-Count starts when the ball is placed by the ref
Defensive pass interference is a 5-yard penalty at the point of the penalty and replay of down.
Offensive pass interference is a 5-yard penalty at the line of scrimmage and a loss of down.
Touchdown celebrations are only allowed during a touchdown (Refs discretion); dancing or taunting will not be tolerated otherwise and will result in a 5-yard penalty
The ball is spotted where the ball carrier's flags are pulled
If the ball carrier flags fall off while running, play will continue as long as there is not a player within 5 yards of the ball carrier
If a defensive player's flags fall during play, they can make a play to stop the offensive player but will not be allowed to run the ball back if intercepted
If a receiver bobbles a catch and is grabbed by the defense, the bobble will be counted as an interception
The ball must always be snapped between the legs
Offensive players without the ball must stop their motion once the ball has crossed the line of scrimmage; no running with the ball carrier
No other passes, pitches, or handoffs are allowed once a pass has been completed across the line of scrimmage
Intentional grounding is allowed
The defense cannot pull a flag before a receiver catches the ball (Replay of down at the point of the flag pull)
Spinning is allowed
Any player that walks onto the field from out of bounds will be penalized
The player's body must cross into the end zone to count as a touchdown (diving and reaching over the end zone do not count as a touchdown)
No diving for any play, including into the end zone for a touchdown
A player can stop in front of a non-rushing player as a blocker but cannot move once planted
If offensive and defensive players both come down with a catch and maintain possession, then replay the down
If the flag belt gets turned on a live play, the play will continue
QB can run the ball anytime outside of 10 yards from the endzone
Forward handoffs to the center are only allowed if the center stands all the way up and turns for the ball.