AR 7-3-1 / Forward Pass

I. 2 & middle at Os 3-yd line. The quarterback throws a forward pass from the own end zone to
the ground to avoid a sack.
RULING: No foul, there is no intentional grounding in Flag Football. Next play 3 & middle at Os
3-yd line.

II. 2 & middle at Os 7-yd line. The quarterback throws a high forward pass from behind the
scrimmage line and catches their own pass for a 10 yd completion.
RULING: Penalty for illegal touching, the quarterback can catch the own pass only after a defender has touched it (R 7-2-5-a). Next play 3 & middle at Os 7-yd line.

III. 2 & middle at Os 7-yd line. The quarterback throws a forward pass from behind the scrimmage
line, the ball is deflected by a defender and returns to the quarterback’s hands.
RULING: No foul for illegal touching, the quarterback can advance the ball (R 7-2-5-a).

IV. 2 & middle at Os 15-yd line. The quarterback scrambles to avoid the blitzer, runs to Os 17-yd
line and throws a complete pass to Os 23-yd line.
RULING: Penalties for illegal run (R 7-1-3-e) and illegal forward pass (R 7-3-2-a). Next play
3 & middle at Os 10-yd line (or 3 & middle at Os 12-yd line).