Rule 9 – Conduct of Players and Others Subject to the RulesSECTION 1. Personal FoulsAll fouls in this section (unless noted) and any other acts of unnecessary roughness are personal … Read More
Rule 8 – ScoringSECTION 1. Value of ScoresArticle 1 – Scoring PlaysThe point value of scoring plays shall be: Touchdown 6 points Field Goal 3 points Safety (points awarded to … Read More
Rule 7 – Snapping and Passing the BallSECTION 1. The ScrimmageArticle 1 – Starting with a Snapa. The ball shall be put in play by a legal snap unless the … Read More
Rule 6 – KicksSECTION 1. Free KicksArticle 1 – Restraining LinesFor any free kick formation, the kicking team’s restraining line shall be the yard line through the most forward point … Read More
Rule 5 – Series of Downs, Line to GainSECTION 1. A Series: Started, Broken, RenewedArticle 1 – When to Award Seriesa. A series (Rule 2-24-1) of up to four consecutive … Read More
Rule 4 – Ball in Play, Dead Ball, Out of BoundsSECTION 1. Ball in Play – Dead BallArticle 1 – Dead Ball Becomes AliveAfter a dead ball is ready for … Read More
Rule 3 – Periods, Time Factors and SubstitutionsSECTION 1. Start of Each PeriodArticle 1 – First and Third Periodsa. Prior to the game, during warm-ups, teams must remain in an … Read More
Rule 2 – DefinitionsSECTION 31. Field AreasArticle 1 – The FieldThe field is the area within the limit lines and includes the limit lines and team areas and the space … Read More
Rule 2 – DefinitionsSECTION 21. ScrimmageArticle 1 – Scrimmage DownA scrimmage down is the action between the two teams during a down that begins with a legal snap. NOTE: A … Read More
Rule 2 – DefinitionsSECTION 11. Fumble, Muff, Batting and Touching the Ball; Blocking a KickArticle 1 – FumbleTo fumble the ball is to lose player possession by any act other … Read More
