The Game: 5 on 5 Rules

Men's Division                - Contact           - NFL Wilson leather or NCAA leather football.

Female Division             - Contact           - Any approved adult size or junior leather football

Corec                            - Screen            - Any approved adult size or junior leather football

Youth                            - Screen            - Junior or Youth Leather Football

 

5 on 5 - Minimum of 4 players to avoid a forfeit.  CoRec Division must have minimum of 2 female players on the field at all times and each series of downs must have one male to female play. There is no limit on number of female to male plays.

 

The game begins with a coin toss: Choice of Ball, Field Position, and Defer to Second Half

 

Playing Field  

Length: 70 Yards x Width 30 Yards - (2) 25-yard zones with (2) 10-yard end zones

 

Game Balls

Teams are to provide their own football.

 

Flags

Sonic Pop - Tournament director will furnish flag belts.

 

Game Clock Format

1. Each game is played in two 15-minute halves. A running clock format is used.

2. Each team receives two 30-second time-outs per half. The offense must snap the ball immediately following the conclusion of the timeout.

3. The game clock does not run during extra-points or after a time out has been called.

4. There will be a five-minute break at halftime and between each game for warm-ups.

5. Offense has 25 seconds from the time the ball is set by the official to snap the ball. A 10 second warning will be declared by the official.

 

One-Minute Rules

1. There will be a one-minute warning at the end of each half regardless of the score.

2. One-minute rules are only in effect when the score is less than 17 points.

3. The clock stops for: incompletion, penalties, out of bounds, and time-outs.

 

Scoring

Touchdowns: 6 points                 Safety: 2 points            

Extra Points: 5 yards out: 1 point - no run zone    10 yards out: 2 points - running play allowed

 

If an extra point is intercepted and returned for a score, 2 points will be awarded.

Once the team captain has declared their choice for an extra point try, a time out must be called to make a change. If you declare for 2 points and the ball is spotted on the 10 yard line, the no run zone is in effect even if a penalty brings you inside the 5 yard line.

 

General Notes

1. All drives begin on the five-yard line with the exception of interceptions.

2. Drives consist of four plays to either make a first down or a touchdown.

3. Interceptions may be run back and the drive will begin where the player’s flag was pulled.

4. Interceptions on an extra point attempt that are not returned for two points will begin on the offensive team's 5 yard line.

5. The flag belt - waist marks the advancement of the play.

6. Ball Responsibility: Offensive Team's Players are responsible for retrieving their ball.

7. Stances: Players may use a 2, 3 or 4 point stance.

8. There are no sleeper plays. UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT: 10 Yard Penalty

9. Players must remain in the "Players Box" while on the sidelines. That is the area defined as 10 yards to each side of mid field and 5 yards off the field. UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT: 10 Yard Penalty

10) For all rules not covered here, the USFTL RULE book will prevail.

 

First Downs

The offense has four plays to advance the ball beyond mid-field for a first down. After the offense crosses mid-field they have four plays to score.

 

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Centering the Ball

1. The ball must be snapped between the legs, not off to one side, to start each play.

2. Each time the ball is spotted a team has 25 seconds to snap the ball. A five-yard penalty will be assessed for delay of game. Officials will warn teams when there are 10 seconds left.

3. The official will center the ball at mid field after each play.  Note: Officials will use ball spotters to center ball.

 

Substitutions

Substitutions may occur during a dead ball period between the conclusion of the previous play and the declaration of 10 seconds by the official. All substituted players must be off the field or leaving the field when 10 seconds is declared. Players may not jump on - jump off prior to the snap in an effort to confuse the defense.

 

Running Plays

1. The Quarterback may run the ball at anytime except when the NO RUN, 5-yard zone rule applies.

2. The Quarterback must line up behind the center.

3. Handoffs are allowed.

4. Laterals and pitches are allowed anywhere on the field.

5. The player who takes the handoff or lateral can throw the ball as long as the does not pass the line of scrimmage.

6. There are no trick plays allowed where players place the ball on a receivers back; or place the ball underneath the jersey in an attempt to confuse the defense. Personal Foul - Un-sportsman Like Conduct - 10-Yards from Previous Spot.

 

"No Run Zone"

1. The "No Run Zone" is designated to avoid short yardage power running. It is located five-yards from the mid-field first down marking and the end zone.

2. In the "No Run Zone" the offense may only advance the ball by throwing the ball beyond the line of scrimmage.

3. Handoffs are allowed in the "No Run Zone" however the player receiving the handoff may not run. He must pass the ball.

 

Passing

 

1. Shovel passes are allowed.

2. Only one forward pass per down.

3. Interceptions may be run back.

4. If a lateral, pitch, or backwards pass is batted down by the defensive player, it will be treated like an incomplete pass and the ball will return to the original line of scrimmage. All muffed laterals, backward passes or handoffs are dead at the spot.

5. The Quarterback may play a bad snap as long as it is fielded cleanly. If it hits your hands and then the ground, or goes over your head, it’s a muff and dead at the spot.

6. If a passer crosses the line of scrimmage and then retreats back across the line of scrimmage and then passes the ball, it is an illegal forward pass.

7. The passer may not intentionally throw the ball into the ground to avoid a loss of yardage. Exception: During the last minute of each half the passer may immediately take the snap and throw the ball into the ground to stop the clock.

 

Receiving

1. All players are eligible to receive passes, including the quarterback if the ball has been handed off behind the line of scrimmage.

2. A player must have control of the ball and one foot in bounds when making a catch. If the receiver has one foot in and one foot out, it is an incomplete pass. If contact by the defender pushes the receiver out of bounds when in the judgment of the official he would have come down in bounds, it shall be ruled a completion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ball Carrier:    

1. Ball carriers cannot run through or over an opponent, hurdle a player (except a down player to avoid an injury), use a stiff arm, or flag guard. Spinning in place is not allowed. The flags mark the spot of the ball.

2.  The ball carrier cannot spin in place to avoid a legal tackle - a player may spin while making forward progress.

3. Any hanging object on the ball carrier (such as towels or playbook) shall be considered flags if they are pulled during an attempted deflagging.

4. Excessive baggy pants or shirt tails hanging over the flags is not permitted. If a defensive player while pulling a flag grabs a hand full of shirt or pants, it is not holding if those pants are shirt is considered part of the flag.

 

Defensive Rushing

 

1. A ball spotter shall be used to mark the line of scrimmage and the restraining line.

2. A five yard rush zone exist on each side of the center. Any number of players can rush the quarterback providing they are behind the one-yard spotter at the start of the play and within the rush zone.

3. The Quarterback must be allowed to complete his / her throwing motion. No rusher can contact the Quarterback's throwing arm / hand in an attempt to block the pass - the rusher must go for the flags.

4. The rusher may attempt to block the pass but it is a penalty to make contact with the quarterbacks’ body or arm even if the ball is deflected.

6. No rusher will be permitted to dive for the Quarterbacks flags while the Quarterback is in the pocket or in the act of throwing. The pocket is defined as five yards each side of the center

7. Rushers may leave their feet to pull flags but may not dive into or take down the ball carrier.

 

Note: At no time will a player be permitted to dive into another player while attempting to pull a flag. This is a serious penalty.  10 Yards and automatic first down.

 

Blocking

 

1. Blockers must be on their feet before, during, and after contact with their opponent. You may not dive to block. Two on one blocking is not permitted. Blockers may only contact their opponent's body between the waist and shoulders. Open Hand, straight arm blocking within the framework of the player's body is permitted.

You may not grab the opponent's jersey. You may not contact the opponents head or shoulders during a block.

2. Blockers in the backfield may body up on the rusher but any use of hands, forearms or elbows above the shoulders shall be a Personal Foul with a player warning. Flagrant fouls may result in player ejection without warning.

3. Blocking downfield is permitted but players may not interlock their arms or hands, or grab onto clothing in order to form a wall around the rusher or otherwise aid the ball carrier.

 

Dead Balls

Play is ruled over when:

1. The ball hits the ground

2. The defense has pulled the ball carriers flag.

3. The defense has touched a player who either:

a) Started the play without a flag

b) Inadvertently had the flag fall off

Note: if the defense intentionally pulls the flag prematurely they must pull the other flag to end the play.

4. When the ball carrier’s knee touches the ground

5. When the ball carrier steps out of bounds

6. If there was an inadvertent whistle.

Note: If there is an inadvertent whistle the offense has the choice of accepting the ball where it was whistled       dead or replaying the down.

 

Overtime:

1. Each team has 4 downs from mid field.

2. A coin flip determines first possession

3. Each team will receive one time out

4. If the score is tied at the end of OT there will be an extra point shootout from the 5-yard line.

 

 

 

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Penalties

Only the team captain may ask the referee questions about rule clarification and interpretations.

Players cannot question judgment calls.

All interactions with captains and referees should be made in a sportsmanlike manner.

The end of the half or game cannot end on a defensive penalty, unless the offense declines it.

Officials will use the Advantage Gained Rule on judgment calls.

 

DEFENSIVE PENALTIES:

 

Off-sides - After ball is ready for play and until snap, no defensive player may encroach on the neutral zone.

PENALTY: DEAD BALL FOUL, ENCROACHMENT, 5 YARDS FROM PREVIOUS SPOT

NOTE: ON SECOND CONSECUTIVE ENCROACHMENT PENALTY, THE PENALTY IS 10 YARDS

 

Defensive Pass interference – After the pass is thrown by the passer, and until it is touched, there shall be no defensive pass interference beyond the line of scrimmage while the ball is in the air. Example: While the defender has an equal right to the ball, he may not go through the receiver; push, or otherwise contact the receiver in such a manner "as to gain an advantage" or face shield while the ball is in the air.

PENALTY: PASS INTERFERENCE, 10 YARDS AND AUTOMATIC FIRST DOWN

 

Illegal contact - Defenders may contact the receivers ONE TIME within 5 yards. Contact by defenders beyond the five yard zone, multiple contacts or continuous contact within the 5 yard zone shall be illegal. There shall be no contact with the center until after the ball has been snapped and the center is upright and assumed a blocking position or has proceeded into a pass route by at least one full step.

PENALTY: ILLEGAL CONTACT, 5 YARDS AND FIRST DOWN

 

Holding – the defense may not hold on to the rusher or the flag belt to assist in pulling the flag

PENALTY: HOLDING, 5 YARDS AND FIRST DOWN

 

Illegal rush – Rushing the quarterback from outside the rush zone. Once the QB hands the ball off, or travels outside the rush zone, any defensive player is eligible to rush.

PENALTY: ILLEGAL RUSH, 5 YARDS FROM PREVIOUS SPOT

 

Roughing the quarterback – the rusher may not make contact with the quarterbacks throwing hand or arm, or hit the ball while it is in the quarterbacks' hands.

PENALTY: ROUGHING THE PASSER, 10 YARDS AND AUTOMATIC FIRST DOWN

 

OFFENSIVE PENALTIES:

 

Line of Scrimmage: Three players must be on the line of scrimmage at the snap.

PENALTY: ILLEGAL PROCEDURE, 5 YARDS

 

Illegal motion – more than one player moving after the ball has been set or any player moving forward when the ball is snapped. Motion plays are permitted with one player moving parallel or away from the line of scrimmage - player in motion must be at least one yard off line.

PENALTY: ILLEGAL MOTION, 5 YARDS

 

False start – All players must be set for one full second before snap.

PENALTY: DEAD BALL FOUL, FALSE START, 5 YARDS

 

Illegal Snap – Movement by the offense that simulates a snap.

PENALTY: DEAD BALL FOUL, ILLEGAL PROCEDURE, 5 YARDS

 

Illegal Forward Pass – passing the ball beyond the line of scrimmage, or 2 forward passes.

PENALTY: ILLEGAL PASS, 5 YARDS AND LOSS OF DOWN

 

Offensive pass interference – After ball is snapped, and until it has been touched by a receiver, there shall be no offensive pass interference beyond the line of scrimmage while the ball is in flight. Example: Blocking downfield when the ball is in the air and it does not matter if the ball is behind or beyond the line of scrimmage.

PENALTY: PASS INTERFERENCE, 10 YARDS AND LOSS OF DOWN

 

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Pick Play - receivers may not set a pick to free up other receivers.

PENALTY: PASS INTERFERENCE, 10 YARDS

 

Flag guarding – Runners shall not guard flag guard by using their hands, arm, or ball to deny the opponent an opportunity to pull the flag. This includes: swinging the hand or arm over the flag, placing the ball over the flag, lowering the shoulders in such a manner that places the arm over the flag.

 

Note: If there was no contact and the defender was able to pull the flag, or if a defender was not close enough to pull the flag, do not penalize. FLAG GUARDING is 10 yards from spot and replay down. If flag guarding occurs behind the line of scrimmage, the penalty shall be marked from the previous spot.

PENALTY: FLAG GUARDING, 10 YARDS

 

Stiff Arm – Using an extended arm or hand to gain an advantage.

PENALTY: STIFF ARM, 10 YARDS FROM SPOT

 

Illegal block – Open hand blocking between the waist and shoulders is the rule. Blockers may body up in the backfield, but only open hand blocking downfield will be permitted. Blockers must be on their feet when blocking. Blocker's hands may not be locked. Blockers may not swing, throw, or flip the elbow or forearm.

Contact above the shoulders or below the waist is not permitted.

PENALTY: ILLEGAL BLOCK, 10 YARDS FROM SPOT

 

Charging - Running through a defender who has established position

PENALTY: CHARGING, 10 YARDS

 

Intentional grounding – Throwing the ball away to avoid a sack. The ball must cross the line of scrimmage and be in the direction of a receiver.

PENALTY: INTENTIONAL GROUNDING, 10 YARDS AND LOSS OF DOWN

 

Hurdling / Diving – Hurdling over a player on the ground except to avoid injury or diving to advance the ball.

PENALTY: PURDLING / DIVING, 10 YARDS

 

UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT: 10 Yard Penalty

 

1. Excessive contact or rough play: If official decides excessive contact was "with intent to harm" the player will be ejected from game. Depending on the severity of the incident the player may be tossed out of the league. Note: excessive contact may be called even if the contact was unintentional.

2. Excessive arguing with officials

3. Using vulgar language

4. Taunting, trash talking or verbal threats. The official will first issue a warning to both captains.

 

EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS:

No metal cleats.

No pockets or belt loops on pants.

Teams must have numbered jerseys.

       Each team will supply their own ball.

No arm pads, hands or wrist pads. Soft kneepads may be worn on knee.

Baseball, football or golf gloves may be worn.

No caps with extended bills.

Tampering with flags or flag belt will result in automatic disqualification.

 

Protests - a coach has the right to protest an official's interpretation of the rules provided that the protest is

made immediately before the next live ball. A coach may also protest a player's eligibility. The protest fee is $25.00.

 

No littering on the fields. Excessive littering is grounds for disqualification from future games. Please pick

up your team’s trash, so we can use the fields in the future. No alcohol is allowed on school premises.

 

Tournament reserves the right to suspend any player or team for unsportsmanlike conduct. All money will

be forfeited.

 

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If any player/coach bumps or assaults a referee, his team will forfeit all remaining games and all money will

be forfeited.

 

Fighting will not be tolerated.

1) If 2 players get into a shoving/wrestling match, they will be ejected from that game and next.

2) If punches are thrown, they will be ejected and removed from tournament.
             3) Any players leaving the sideline will be ejected and team will be removed from tournament.

 

Verbal abuse of the officials will not be tolerated. The player will be ejected from the game and suspended

for two additional games. If conduct persists from the same team, official has the right to declare a forfeit. This applies to fans as well.

 

Head Referee can overturn calls by the other officials.

 

All players must sign a waiver before play.

 

Players are responsible for their own health and accident insurance. The North Carolina Flag Football Association, the United States Flag Football League, its officers, directors, officials and administrators are not responsible for accidents on the field, or in the field area, or parking lot. Or are they responsible for lost or stolen items.

 

EQUIPMENT:

 

1 - UNIFORMS:          

     Jerseys                                         - Must be matching with numbers on front and back.

-          Must be full length and tucked in at all times.

-          Midriff Jerseys must not obstruct the flags.

     Pants                                            - Must be matching. No belt loops or pockets.

     Hats                                              - Not allowed on the field at anytime.

     Jewelry/Sunglasses                        - Not allowed at anytime.

     Shoes                                           - No metal spikes allowed.

2 - EQUIPMENT:        

     Pads                                             - No pads allowed. EXCEPTION: To protect injury.

     Mouthguards                                  - Mandatory for players' safety.

     Stick-Um                                       - Spray OK. Paste is illegal.

 

GENERAL NOTES & RULES:

 

1 - Game Summary Sheets: When provided, a game summary sheet must be filled out and returned to head referee or tournament director before game will be considered official.

2 - Insurance: It is the responsibility of the individual players to carry, and maintain, their own health and accident insurance. The league accepts no responsibility in this matter.           

3 - Player/Team Waiver: Each player, coach, and official must sign a waiver release acknowledging that they are participating in an flag football event and that they are covered by their own medical insurance and agree not to hold the United States Flag Football League, the North Carolina Flag Football Association, it's officers or officials, liable for any injuries or harm that may result from their participation.

 

 

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Rules Summary

 

LOSS OF 5 YARDS AND REPLAY DOWN:	LOSS OF 10 YDS AND REPLAY DOWN:
01) Improperly Worn Equipment 02) Illegal Substitution 03) Delay of game 04) Unfair Tactics 05) Excess time-out illegally used or requested 06) Putting ball in play before declared ready-for-play. 05) Encroachment 08) False start or simulating start of play 09) Illegal snap 10) Infraction of scrimmage formation 11) Player out of bounds at snap 12) Offensive player illegally in motion at the snap 13) Interference with opponents or the ball 14) Player on line of scrimmage receiving snap 15) Illegal shift 16) Interlocked interference 17) Helping the runner 18) Rushing outside Rush Zone	01) Delaying Start of Either Half 02) Two or more consecutive Encroachments 03) Illegal use of hands or arms by offense 04) Flag guarding 05) Obstructing the ball carrier. 06) Hurdling EXCEPTION: Hurdling a down player        to avoid an injury is legal. 07) Tripping or Clipping 08) Pick Play 09) Spiking, Kicking, Throwing Ball during Dead Ball 10) Striking, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, etc. Live Ball 11) Unsportsmanlike conduct 12) Personal fouls 13) Persons illegally on the field 14) Illegal flag removal 15) Improper Equipment (Possible Player Ejection) 16) Stiff-arm 17) Running into opponent (charging) 18) Contact with player on ground 19) Tackle Runner 20) Illegal Block 21) Holding on Pass Play (LOS) 22) Diving to advance the ball
5 YARDS AND LOSS OF DOWN	10 YARDS AND LOSS OF DOWN
19) Illegal forward pass 20) Illegally handing ball forward 21) Intentionally grounding pass	23) Offensive pass interference 24) Illegally Secured Flag on Touchdown
	10 YARDS AND AUTOMATIC FIRST DOWN
	25) Roughing the Passer 26) Defensive Pass Interference - from previous spot. 27) Diving into an opponent - from previous spot.
DISQUALIFICATION - 10 YARDS AND EJECTION
01) Flagrant Unsportsmanlike Conduct 02) Intentionally Kicking at or Swinging an arm or fist at an opponent (Contact does not have to occur). 03) Intentionally Contacting an official 04) Flagrant Personal Fouls 05) Intentionally Tackling a runner. 06) Intentionally Tampering with a flag (Loss of Down and Ejection) 07) Intentionally Diving into a player

 

 4 on 4 Rules

 

4 on 4 Rules
 
 Men's Divisions
 
 Number of Players: 4 on 4, 3 players are required to avoid forfeit.
 Rosters: 8 players with numbered jerseys.
 Jersey Conflicts: First team listed on schedule is home team and has choice of jerseys.
 Coed Program: 2 men and 2 women. 3 players (1 woman) required to avoid forfeit.
 Playing Field: 2 - 25 yard zones x 25 yards wide with (2) ten yard endzones.
 Downs: 3 downs to cross mid field; 3 downs to score.
 First Downs: One-first down at mid field.
 Ball:
 Men's Division; Regulation NFL or College Football.
 Women's and Coed Division: Regulation Juniors or High School Football.
 Flags: Sonic Pop
 Scoring:
 Men's Touch Down = 6 points
 Female = 9 points
 Safety = 2 points
 Forfeited Games = 6 points
 Extra Point Try: 5 yards = 1 point; 10 yards = 2 points. Interception and return of extra point = 2 points.
 Mercy Rule: 17 points inside the one minute warning. A team will be permitted to complete drive.
 Blocking: Screen Blocking Only. You may not extend your hands, knee, chest, etc., and contact opponent.
 Receiving: Everyone Eligible. One Foot In Bounds and Control Of Football.
 
 Basic Four on Four Rules:
 
 Coin Toss: Choices are; 1) Offense, 2) Defense, 3) Designate choice of goal, 4) Defer to Second Half.
 Loser of coin toss shall have his choice of remaining options. Options reversed second half.
 Play: Offense takes possession on their own 5 yard line and has three plays to cross mid field. Once a team crosses mid field they have three plays to score. If team "A" fails to score, then team "B" takes possession at their 5 yard line. All drives and possessions except interceptions begin at offensive team's 5 yard line. Interceptions are played at spot player is de-flagged; or with touchback, at your 5 yard line. Interceptions returned for score equals 6 points for male or 9 points for female.
 Game Time: 15 Minute Halves with regulation clock last minute of each half. 2 minute half time.
 Snaps: Ball must be snapped between legs to start play. direct Snaps are legal.
   1) A Quarterback may play a bad snap as long as the ball is fielded cleanly, in front of the QB, and not bobbled.
   2) All Fumbles are dead at spot.
   3) Ball Carrier's knee hits ground and ball is dead.
   4) Play continues till a player is legally de-flagged. If flags fall off inadvertently, play reverts to two hand tag between
      shoulders and waist.
 25 Second Clock: After ball is spotted and officials sound ready whistle, offense has 25 seconds to snap ball.
 One Minute Warning: Official will announce one minute warning. Regulation clock will take effect. Clock stops for; incomplete pass, out of bounds, change of possession, first downs, time outs, defensive penalties and restarts.
 Time Outs: 2 - 30 second time outs per half.
 Passing Rule: Quarterback has 7 seconds to pass ball. Official will hand count to seven. If QB has ball in hand at 7, play will be blown dead. The down will count and ball will be returned to line of scrimmage. If QB's arm is going forward attempting a pass at 7 second count, play will continue.
 
 If a passer crosses the line of scrimmage and retreats and throws a pass, it is an illegal forward pass.
 
 

 

 

 

 

Rushing:
 Defensive players that rush QB must be a minimum of seven yards from line of scrimmage.
 Any number of players may rush the QB.
 After QB hands off or laterals the ball, all players may rush from anywhere on field.
 A ball spotter will be used to mark the LOS and a rush spotter will be used to mark restraining line.
 Players not rushing must be one yard off spot of ball.
 Rushers must go for QB's flags and are not allowed to make contact with QB's arm or body.
 
 Mouthpieces: Players must wear protective mouthpieces.
 Hats and Sunglasses: Hats with hard brim or non safety sports glasses are not allowed.
 General Rules of Play:
 Only one forward pass or lateral per play.
 QB may not take snap from center and run at any time.
 QB may lateral or hand ball off (behind) to a player who is then eligible to run or throw.
 One lateral or pitch is allowed per play.
 Once ball has been pitched or handed off, all players are eligible to rush.
 No Contact Allowed.
 No Diving to advance the ball.
 Flags mark the spot of ball.
 
 Penalty Enforcement
 LOS = Line of Scrimmage
 LOD = Loss of Down
 AFD = Automatic First Down
 Officials should judge all calls by the basic rule - Was an illegal advantage gained?
 Offensive Penalties:
 1) False Start - 5 yards from LOS and replay down.
 1) Illegal Motion - More than one person moving at snap, illegal shift, illegal motion. 5 yards and LOD
 2) Illegal Forward Pass - Forward pass beyond line of scrimmage. 5 yards and LOD
 3) Offensive Pass Interference - Illegal pick play, pushing off or away from a defender. 10 yards from LOS and LOD
 4) Flag Guarding - Illegally contacting or preventing a player from pulling flags.
      When behind LOS = 10 yards from LOS and LOD
      When beyond LOS = 10 yards from Spot and LOD
 5) Delay of Game - 5 yards from LOS and LOD
 6) Encroachment - 5 yards from LOS and LOD
 7) Illegal Contact - Holding or blocking, etc., 10 yards from LOS and LOD
 8) Intentional Grounding - QB pass to avoid sack. Receiver must be in area of throw. 10 yards from LOS and LOD
      Note: Inside of the one minute warning, QB may take snap and immediately throw ball to ground to stop clock.
 Defensive Penalties:
 1) Offsides - 5 yards from LOS and Automatic First Down (AFD)
 2) Defensive Pass Interference - Spot foul and AFD
 3) Illegal Contact - Holding or blocking, etc. 10 yards from LOS and AFD
 4) Illegal Flag Pull - Pulling runner's flags before he has possession of ball. 10 yards from LOS and AFD
 5) Illegal Rush - Starting rush from inside 7 yard rush zone. 10 yards from LOS and AFD
 
 Flagrant Fouls: Any flagrant act whatsoever (tackling, elbowing, cheap shots, taunting, or similar unsportsmanlike conduct shall not be tolerated). 10 yards from LOS and AFD plus player ejection. Officials shall stop game and warn both teams. FOUL PLAY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
 Defensive Penalties: Games cannot end on a defensive penalty.
 
 Rules not covered by this guide will be covered by NCFFA State and USFTL National Rule Book.
 
 All team captains and players that sign their waiver from has acknowledged that have read all rules and will abide by said rules.
 
 Web Site: www.usffl.info