NFL Flag Football Rules
FLAG FOOTBALL RULES. This section details all the important flag football rules you need to know, while breaking down the different terms and positions. 2024 Rulebook. 2023 & Spring 2024 Rulebook and Tournament Guidelines.
Basic Flag Football Rules . Object . Flag football is played with two teams of 5 -8 players who attempt to score points by moving the ball down the field across the goal line. The team with the most points at the end of regulation time is the winner. Playing Area . The playing field is a rectangle usually around 60-80 yards long and 20-30 yards ...
USA FLAG FOOTBALL RULES
The following 8v8 Contact flag football rules for men and women are USA Flag approved. Read through the General Rules first, as they apply to every style we offer, then also make sure and check out the style-specific rules below that are unique to this format.
PLAYERS/GAME SCHEDULES. Teams must field a minimum of 7 players at all times. The offense must have 3 linemen and the defense must have 2 linemen. Teams consist of 14 players (7 on the field with 7 substitutes). All players must play at least half of each game.
Game Time. The game consists of four, 12-minute quarters. Halftime shall be 5 minutes. The clock runs continuously for the first 22 minutes of each half unless stopped for: A charged team timeout (restarts on snap) An official’s timeout (restarts on ready for play)
In teaching the game of Flag Football, the coach must realize that certain rules exist that are designed to protect the player and provide common standards for determining a winner and a loser.
Rules & Policies - USA Flag
FLAG FOOTBALL RULES. We have recently moved all rules onto one official PDF with a more standardized format and consistency between styles offered. Click the link below to view and bookmark! OFFICIAL RULES. Quick Links. Get Sanctioned. Request for Proposal.
1) A legal flag pull takes place when the ball carrier is in full possession of the ball. 2) Defenders can dive to pull flags, but cannot tackle, hold or run through ball carrier when pulling flags.
This rule book sets the procedures for playing 7-on-7 flag football within USA Football’s American Development Model. It is intended to serve as guidelines that local leagues can use in full or adopt to their needs. Any rule not directly addressed in this book should refer back to the
Flag Football Rules
These are the rules used at USA Football sanctioned events including Qualifiers and The One Flag Championship. For a tournament to be sanctioned and have athletes scouted by the U.S. National Team, game play MUST use this book.