2011 Flag Football Rules
1. Two(2), eighteen minute halves—Halftime will be five(5) minutes.
2. Home team will get 1st
possession.
3. Officials may stop the clock
at their discretion. Officials will keep the clock on the field with a Stop
Watch.
4. There will be no
kickoffs. Opening possession will start
on the 20 yd. Line of the offensive team.
5. SCORE WILL NOT BE KEPT.
6. Each team
will consist of 13 players.
7. When
a player fumbles, the ball is dead, and marked
where the ball
was fumbled.
8. Substitutions
may be made on any dead ball.
9. Absolutely,
no laterals or pitches of any kind.
10. No diving allowed.
11. Only, direct handoffs behind the line of
scrimmage
are permitted. The offense may
use multiple handoffs.
12. All players must play at least half of the game.
13. All players are eligible to receive passes. This includes the quarterback, if he/she has
handed off to another
back behind the line of scrimmage.
14. All passes must be forward and received beyond
the line of scrimmage.
15. Interceptions may be advanced.
16. Shield Blocking is the only type blocking
allowed
17. Punting will not be allowed.
18. All players who rush the quarterback must be a minimum
of 3 yards from the line of scrimmage, when the ball is snapped.
19. Trash talking is illegal.
20. Foul play
will not be tolerated.