Players can’t obstruct or guard their flags.įor a complete list of flag football rules, visit our NFL FLAG Football Rules page SCORINGĮvery game starts with a coin toss (there are no kickoffs). The ball is dead when: the ball-carrier’s flag is pulled, the ball-carrier steps out of bound, a touchdown or safety is scored, the ball-carrier’s knee hits the ground, or the ball-carrier’s flag falls off. Instead, the ball stays in possession of the offense and is spotted where the ball-carrier’s feet were when the fumble occurred. Laterals and pitches aren’t allowed-only direct handoffs are permitted. They can run behind the line of scrimmage, but they can’t gain yardage.Īll passes must go forward and be received beyond the line of scrimmage. The quarterback isn’t allowed to run with the ball, unless it was handed off first. While this rule is designed to keep players safe, there are several other rules that limit contact among players, including: Defenders “tackle” the ball-carrier by removing one or both of their flags. Instead of physically tackling an opponent to the ground, players wear flags that hang along their sides by a belt. The most important rule in flag football is that there’s no contact allowed, including tackling, diving, blocking, screening or fumbles.
Each player has a specific role on the field and every play counts. The clock only stops for halftime, timeouts (each team has 3), or injury, making games quick and competitive. Tournament games are typically shorter with two, 10 to 12 minute halves. In NFL FLAG football leagues, teams play 5 on 5 and each game consists of two halves, usually 15 to 25 minutes long. When learning how to play flag football, it’s best to start with the basics.
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