Number of Players:
-6 on 6 on plays from Scrimmage.
-3 on 3 for KICKOFFS.
Non-Contact:
-There is ABSOLUTELY NO: BLOCKING, TACKLING, or AGGRESSIVE RUNNING allowed.
-Repeated infractions will result in disqualification.
Fumbles:
-Are not recoverable.
-Dead ball at spot of Fumble.
-The ball may not be Stripped from a Ball Carrier.
-A fumbled (rolled snap) is a dead ball. (It will return to the prior spot, but counts as a down.)
Neutral Zone:
-There official(s) will determine a 5 yard Neutral Zone between the Offense and Defense.
-(u17, u14 Divisions) Any defensive player that lines up within this Zone is Ineligible to Rush the QB. Players may line up within the Zone to cover.
-(u8, u11 Divisions) All Defensive players must be beyond the Zone at the snap, but may move up immediately.
Offensive Rules:
-3 Offensive players must line up on the Line of Scrimmage.
-All Offensive players are Eligible to RECEIVE a pass.
-The ball may be exchanged via Forward pass or Handoff.
(Laterals and Pitches are not allowed.)
-The Offense has 4 Downs to reach the First Down (Midfield) or End-Zone.
(If the Offense does not reach the line to gain, the other team takes possession at the spot of the previous play).
-The Quarterback is eligible to run the ball-ONLY when RUSHED by a Defensive Player. Other running plays must be via Handoff.
-Teams may utilize multiple handoffs on a play, but only one pass per play.
-The Offense has 7 seconds to Pass. If not, it is a COVERAGE SACK (spot of ball at 7 seconds).
Must Pass Zones:
-If a play starts within the Semi-Circle prior to the First Down (Midfield) or End-Zone, the Offense must PASS. (Even if the QB is Rushed-it has to be a pass).
-There will be NO "Must Pass Zone" in the u8 Division (played side to side).
Kickoffs:
Spot:
u17-Goalline
u14-1st Dot
u11-2nd Dot
u8-TBA
Penalty for Kickoff Out of Bounds:
Offensive Choice of:
1st and 1 (Yellow Line-Must Pass) or 1st and Goal (Bottom of the Circle).
Onside Kicks:
A Kickoff becomes a Live Ball when it crosses the Mid-Field Line.
A player may recover a "loose ball", but may not use contact to do so.
Extra Points:
First Dot: 1 Point (Must Pass)
Second Dot: 2 Points (Run or Pass)
Defense may return an INTERCEPTED PAT for 2 Points.