NFL Flag Policies and Rule FAQ’s:

 

1. New this year- pitches, laterals, and backward passes are allowed, but only behind the line of scrimmage.

2. Interceptions are taken where/when the player is downed.

3. Defensive coaches must be off the field when the ball is snapped.

4. The commissioner is always a guide for refs and coaches. If a call needs to be questioned, please flag down the commissioner for a review.

5. 24-hour rule - if there is a problem with parents, coaches, refs, etc please wait 24 hours to discuss the issue.

6. If blitzed in the no-run zone the QB can still run the ball.

7. QB CAN RUN IF QB BLIZTED.

8. The defense must be 1 yard off the ball.

9. No run zones are eliminated in Divisions 1 and 2 only.  You can run the ball on any down.​

10. You cannot blitz in Divisions 1 and 2, therefore the Quarterback cannot run in Divisions 1 and 2.

11. Division 1 will use a coach as a Steady QB to run the game more smoothly in the beginning of the season.