NFL Flag Policies and Rule FAQ’s:
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New this year- pitches, laterals, and backward passes are allowed, but only behind the line of scrimmage.
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Interceptions are taken where/when the player is downed.
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Defensive coaches must be off the field when the ball is snapped.
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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.
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24-hour rule - if there is a problem with parents, coaches, refs, etc please wait 24 hours to discuss the issue.
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If blitzed in the no-run zone the QB can still run the ball.
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QB CAN RUN IF QB BLIZTED.
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The defense must be 1 yard off the ball.
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No run zones are eliminated in Divisions 1 and 2 only. You can run the ball on any down.​
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You cannot blitz in Divisions 1 and 2, therefore the Quarterback cannot run in Divisions 1 and 2.
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Division 1 will use a coach as a Steady QB to run the game more smoothly.