422 Sportsplex Youth Flag Football Rules and Regulations   Revised 11/17/06

 

 

·        Running Clock:    

• 2 Twenty minute halves running clock
• 2 Minute half time- Team not starting with ball in first half, gets ball to start
• Each team has 1 time out per game of 30 seconds (time out resets play clock)
• 45 second play clock  (kept by the referee)
• 30 second P.A.T. play clock
• U-13 will play 5-on-5. U-10 will play 6 v. 6.  If a team only has 4 players the opposing team will play 4-on-4 or allow another player to play on their team to make 5-on-5. 
• Coaches are encouraged to be on the field to help.
• Clock stops at 1 minute if the score is within 12 points at each incomplete pass, penalties, and change of possession.

    

·        Ball movement:    

• Offense begins on 3-yard line
• Team has 4 plays to cross mid field for first down and then 4 plays to score
• On fourth down offense has 2 options;
  • Go for first down (if in their defensive zone).   If offense doesn’t make first down whether through incompletion or inadequate yardage, defense takes over where ball carrier is down or original line of scrimmage if incompletion.
  • Offense can opt to punt and the ball will be spotted at opposite 3-yard line with opposing team taking possession there.
• If the ball is intercepted, offense is spotted at end of return and offense is started
• NO FUMBLE RECOVERIES Ball is dead on contact with turf. Spot determined by referee.
• Ball is dead on contact with net or wall
• Play is dead when ball carrier’s knees make contact with the ground
• Coin toss determines who begins with ball at beginning of game, other team starts second half.

 

• Line of Scrimmage
  • The offensive team must have a minimum of two players (U-10 only) set on the line of scrimmage at the snap.  U-13 is only required to have a center. One additional player may be in motion, but they do not count as a player on the line.

           

 

      ·        Passing:                  

• There is a 4 count blitz.   The referee will yell “Blitz” when the count goes past “4”. 
• Quarterback may only run the ball when he is blitzed.   

 

• Running/Receiving:         
  • NO BLOCKING
  • Moving screens are allowed
  • Runners may use other teammates as screens
  • Laterals are allowed
  • Everyone is eligible
  • Offense may not run the ball within 5 yards of midfield and 5 yards of end zone unless quarterback is blitzed.
  • Wall/boards are in bounds.  Players may not climb the boards for any reason.
  • Ball carrier may not leave his feet.  NO DIVING, NO JUMPING, NO HURDLING ETC.
• Kicking:                   
  • Field goals are allowed
  • Must be above fiberglass border of the soccer goal and it is no good if any part of the ball is outside the designated tape
  • 3 pt. field goals may not be blocked

 

• Scoring:                   
  • 6 points for a Touchdown
  • 3 points for a field goal
  • 2 points for safety
  • 2 points for conversion after touchdown, ball is spotted on 10 yard line.
  • 1 point for kick after touchdown, ball is spotted on 10 yard line.