formation, 2 yards behind center, in order to run through the gaps. “A” A QB under center can run to any other spot. Chapter 4 Flag Football Rules – Center sneaks are not allowed in PBYFL. Center The center can snap the ball one of the following ways: Traditional through the legs of center. – Sideways Center can hand it off or toss it to the – Quarterback. Offensive Formations The offensive team may have no more than 4-players in the backfield or they will be penalized. Pre-snap movement Offensive Audible (change of play) is allowed but all players must become set, before the snap or a player starts their motion sequence (motion sequence must be run parallel to – the line of scrimmage.) Ball Carrier The ball carrier is not allowed to stiff-arm to any part of the defender’s body, if it is done it will be penalized with Flag Guarding 10 yards from Line of Scrimmage. – The ball carrier cannot use arms or hands to protect their flags from being pulled. If it is done it will be penalized with Flag Guarding 10 yards from Line of Scrimmage. – The ball carrier is not allowed to spin or hurdle in order to prevent a defender from pulling their flags. If it is done it will be penalized with Flag Guarding 10 yards from Line of – Scrimmage. The ball carrier is not allowed to dive for a first down, touchdown, or any other reason.
formation, 2 yards behind center, in order to run through the “A” gaps. A QB under center can run to any other spot. Chapter 4 – Flag Football Rules Center sneaks are not allowed in PBYFL. Center The center can snap the ball one of the following ways: Traditional – through the legs of center. Sideways – Center can hand it off or toss it to the Quarterback. Offensive Formations The offensive team may have no more than 4-players in the backfield or they will be penalized. Pre-snap movement Offensive Audible (change of play) is allowed but all players must become set, before the snap or a player starts their motion sequence (motion sequence – must be run parallel to the line of scrimmage.) Ball Carrier The ball carrier is not allowed to stiff-arm to any part of the defender’s body, if it is done it will be penalized with Flag Guarding – 10 yards from Line of Scrimmage. The ball carrier cannot use arms or hands to protect their flags from being pulled. If it is done it will be penalized with Flag Guarding – 10 yards from Line of Scrimmage. The ball carrier is not allowed to spin or hurdle in order to prevent a defender from pulling their flags. If it is done it will be penalized with Flag Guarding – 10 yards from Line of Scrimmage. The ball carrier is not allowed to dive for a first down, touchdown, or any other reason.
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