NFL Flag Policies and Rule FAQ’s:
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NFL issued flags only, no outside flags. NFL jersey must be worn & tucked into shorts. No pockets or jewelry.
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Ball size: D1-mini(red), D2 peewee(blue), D3 Junior(brown)
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Defensive coaches must be off the field when the ball is snapped.
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Pitches, laterals, and backward passes are allowed, but only behind the line of scrimmage.
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Simplified penalty structure: False start/offside/early blitz 5 yards repeat down. All others: 5 yards and LOD or automatic-first.
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Forward passes must cross LOS. Exception: when blitzed, QB can throw anywhere(to encourage throwing rather than running). QB may also run directly when blitzed.
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No-run zones: no blitzing, player taking the snap must throw(no handoffs, laterals).
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Rushing: D1 no blitzing. D2 & D3 - One rusher may identify by raising their hand and starting from 7 yards. D2 one rush per set of downs. D3 unlimited rushes except pass-only situations. Blitzing always allowed on 2-pt attempts. All defensive players eligible to cross LOS upon any exchange.
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Any gameplay rules not spelled out or modified here, we default to NFL flag rules.
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Coaches and players only only the sidelines. Parents and spectators may only watch from the endzone areas. Noisemakers such as airhorns, whistles, cowbells...etc are prohibited.
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Coaches and parents will refrain from any altercations with the refs and other teams. This is rec football and we need to set a good example for the kids.
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For a link to the full rule book, click here