REFEREE VAULT
FLAG FOOTBALL EXPLAINED
(Some rules, field dimensions, and other elements may change)
NFL Flag Game Field
Option 1 & Option 2
Two-Way Field: (Option 1)
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The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 5-yard line and has four (4) downs to cross midfield.
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Once a team crosses midfield, it has three (3) downs to score a touchdown.
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If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, on 3 downs,
and elect to "punt" on 4th down, possession of the ball
changes and the opposition starts its drive from its own
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If the offensive team goes for it on 4th down and does not cross mid-field, the opposing team will start its possession from the spot.
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Offensive Teams MUST declare 4th down intent; “Play or Punt”, when asked by the referee and prior to the ‘Ready for Play’.
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Teams may use a timeout only to change the declaration of“Play” at any time prior to the expiration of the play clock.
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If the declaration is “Punt” the ball changes possession and
will be placed at the opposing Team’s 5-yard line, 1st down,
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If the offense fails to score, after crossing midfield the ball changes possession and the new offensive Team starts at its 5-yard line
One-Way Field Differences: (Option 2)
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Starting possession will begin at the 40-yard line
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There are no safeties. Ball will be spotted at the 40 with a change of possession.
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The ball will never start further back then the 40-yard line.
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Interceptions are dead balls and will be spotted at the 40-yard line.
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Home and away teams should be on opposite sidelines.
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All rules supersede rulebook
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‘ PUNT’ declaration is final