FLAG FOOTBALL RULES

General

7-on-7, 12- to 15-person roster. 60-minute game, played over two 30-minute halves.

Running clock, except for the final two minutes of the second half.

Field divided into four 25-yard boxes, and first downs are awarded each time the offense reaches the next box.

No blocking, kicking or fumbles. Only one lateral allowed per play.

Post-Snap

Once the ball is snapped, the defense has to wait two seconds to rush, and the quarterback will have a total of four seconds to release the ball or cross the line of scrimmage.

The quarterback cannot run unless rushed.

The defense can blitz five times per half without waiting two seconds.

All players are eligible downfield, except for the center.

North/south handoffs not allowed but pitches and handoffs to east/west runners permitted.

Scoring

Six points per touchdown under 50 yards, seven points for touchdowns over 50 yards.

Teams will have option based on distance to conversions of one, two or three points.

Penalties

Most penalties will not award yardage, but rather a free play or loss of down.

Ball will generally go into play at the spot of the foul or the previous spot.