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In order to make this league last we have to play clean games.
We're all for good tackles and hard hitting but only in good taste.
Here are the rules that must be followed in order to play in our league.
Each team must appoint 1 team captain that will be responsible for his
teams actions and the discipline of his players. This team captain
is responsible for making sure his team is wearing the appropriate
colors, is on time, and has a home field that we are allowed to play on. |
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Time / Clock / Time Outs <back |
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4 15 minute quarters
- Incomplete pass (under 2 minutes) stops the clock
- Timeout (3 per half)
- After a TD stop the clock (30 second play clock)
- Change of Possession stop the clock (30 second play clock)
- Clocks will not stop for Penalties so don't argue them.
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Tackling Rules <back |
- No head hunting or close lining.
- No pile ons. If the player is down and you jump on the
pile you will be asked to leave.
- If a players forward progress is stopped the play will be
whistled dead by the ref.
- Tackling below the knees is only permitted if you are the first
available tackler. The 2nd defender in must go high.
- No leg whipping or tripping.
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Blocking Rules <back |
- No holding. Penalty will be 10 yards from the spot of the
foul and repeat the down, or the defense can decline the penalty.
- No clipping (blocking behind the back) 15 yard penalty from the
line of scrimmage
- No chop blocking (blocking below the waste) 15 yard penalty
- No hands to the face
- Do not blind side a defender that has no chance in making the
play. If you blind side someone that is 10 yards away from the
play you will be ejected.
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Pass Rushing Rules <back |
- No late hits on the QB
- If you have a blind side shot on the QB you must hit him high,
Do not lower your shoulder into the QBs back if he can't see you.
- You may rush as many guys as you like and blitz whenever you
want.
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Receivers and DBs <back |
- No holding
- No contact after 5 yards - (when player doesn't have the ball)
- DBs do not lead with your head on open field tackles. Do not fly
into receivers make good form tackles. You can not lead with
an elbow to make a tackle.
- DBs may blitz but must obey the Pass Rushing Rules listed above.
- 1 foot in for inbounds and TDs. If a player would
have landed inbounds but is pushed out he is still in.
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Player Conduct <back |
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Football is an aggressive mans sport but trash talking or fighting will
result in the suspension of your team or you. We will not tolerate any
pushing or shoving after the play is over or any trash talk. Play
the game and we'll all have fun. Act like an idiot and you'll ruin
everyone's day. |
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Mercy Rule <back |
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If a team is leading by 7 or more points at the start of the 4th quarter
the game will be ended. |
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Line of scrimmage <back |
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The ball is not snapped so it is not on the ground to determine a
"line of scrimmage". You do have to obey the line of scrimmage or
a play can be stopped or blown dead. The Line of scrimmage is 1ft
(12 inches) beyond an offensive linemen's hand or head (whichever body
part is sticking out the furthest) |
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QB Cadence and Position <back |
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The QB can start from the Shotgun or behind the lineman. He must
be in between the 2 down linemen or if there are 3 down linemen he can
be on the center. If the QB moves early
(rolls before cadence) it's a 5 yard penalty. The QB must be
set just like the O Line and receivers. The cadence needs to be a
steady one. There is no false starts or offsides so there is no
point in going on 2nd go. Just keep it consistent so there are
less stopages. The QB can not be deeper then 7 yards. |
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Safety<back |
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There are no safeties. If a player is tackled in his own end
zone they get the ball on the goal line. |
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Reffing<back |
- Your team is required to Ref games when scheduled (2players).
It will be in the same location as your game either the game prior
to yours or after. Failure to perform ref duties will
result in taking away a Win on your schedule and will count
against your record for the playoffs.
Refs will need
- 1 flag each (red clothe wrapped around a super ball
or a rock or something and tied)
- 1 whistle each
- 1 stop watch held by the line judge
- Make sure there are yard markers
- Refs need to:
- blow plays dead when forward progress stalls
- make holding calls (10 yards from the line of scrimmage not the foul)
- call pass interference (NFL rules)
- late hits, clipping, any unsportsmanlike conduct (15 yards) Same
player does it twice EJECT HIM!
- stop the clock for change of possession and TDs.
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Mandatory Attire |
- Team color required in order to play - You can't wear just Under
Armor you need a Jersey, nothing skin tight. You can wear
underarmor under your jersey if you want.
- Mouth Piece - Girls like teeth fellas don't be stupid.
- NO METAL CLEATS! If you see someone wearing them tell a
ref!
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