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What're the lengths of the field?
60 x 25 including end zones
How long is a game?
The official game is 40 minutes (2x20 minute halves) in 5v5.
True or False : a forward pass can happen behind the line of scrimmage
Forward passes and handoffs are allowed behind the line of scrimmage.
True or False? You can dive to gain yards
the ball carrier cannot dive forward or jump to avoid a defensive player or gain yardage (no diving).
Illegal Running Play
a quarterback running with the ball across the Line of Scrimmage without any transfer of the ball. A forward handoff is an Illegal Run Play in U18 and below only
What're the size ball U16 can use?
Youth & Junior (Nike Vapor One Youth Size +Nike Vapor One Junior Size )
How long is the play clock?
The play clock is 25 seconds long. Failure by the offense to snap the ball after 25-seconds will result in a Delay of Game penalty.
Where's the "no run zone"
“No Run Zones” are located 5-yards in front of each end zone.
How long does the QB have to throw the ball
The quarterback has 7 seconds to throw the ball after the ball has been snapped. If a pass is not thrown within the 7 seconds, a delay of pass penalty shall be called.
Once the ball is handed off, tossed, pitched or lateraled or a fake handoff, toss, pitch or lateral occurs, the 7 second rule is no longer in effect
Delay of Pass
– ball is not passed by Quarterback in 7 seconds, play whistled dead
Teams need a minimum of 4
How many time outs do you get?
Each team has 2 time outs per half. These cannot be carried over to the second half or overtime
What parts of the body can touch the ground without it being a dead ball?
• When any part of the ball carrier’s body, other than his hand or foot touches the ground.
Is there grounding in 5v5?? / What is grounding.
No grounding in 5v5, QB can ground the ball or throw it out of bounds.
Offside
player(s) lined up across or crossing the Line of Scrimmage at the snap of the ball.
How long do you have to Sub into the game?
Offensive player substitutions are allowed up to the point when the Center sets up for the snap of the ball and defensive player substitutions are allowed up to the snap of the ball.
Who can ask the referee questions about the rules/penalties.
Only a team captain is entitled to an explanation of the rules, including choices for penalty options
When is a player out of bounds?
Any player or object that is touching the boundary lines or the ground beyond the boundary lines is out of bounds.
how many points is a safety?
Safety 2-points + Ball Possession
Rusher Interference
impeding a rusher’s direct path to Quarterback.
How long is a time out?
60-second time outs
Explain the "pro clock" as best as you can
In the last two minutes of both halves, the clock will stop in the following circumstances:
• To award a first down, also after a change of team possession.
• To complete a penalty.
• When the ball carrier goes out of bounds.
• When a pass strikes the ground.
• When a score is made and during and after the following PAT.
• When a charged timeout is granted.
Note: The clock will continue to run if a ball carrier loses possession of the football and it strikes the ground
How long do you have in your huddle and to snap the ball?
The team on offense has 25 seconds to put the ball in play and teams will be notified verbally when there are 10 seconds left. T
How many points is an interception return on a convert?
Interception return on Extra Point Convert to the opponent’s end zone: 2-points + Ball Possession
Major Foul / Unsportsmanlike Conduct –
players, coaches, teams or spectators striking an opponent or an official with the deliberate intent to cause bodily harm as well as any acts of roughness or unfair play considered by officials to threaten the safety of participants will result in ejection from the game, a 15-yard penalty being assessed against their team & LOD or AFD