Field & Scoring

Field

Total Length

100 Yards

Playing Field

80 Yards

End Zones

10 Yards Each

Width

25-30 Yards

First Downs

Every 20 Yards

Scoring

Touchdown

6 Points

Extra Point (Pass Only)

1 Point from 5

Extra Point (Run or Pass)

2 Points from 10

Extra Point (Run or Pass)

3 Points from 20

Safety

2 Points

Field Goals

Not Allowed

Possessions

No Kickoffs
Standard drives start at the 5-yard line (game start, second half, after scores unless onside is declared)

League Format

Game Type

7-on-7 screen football (non-contact)

Roster & Team Requirements

Roster size: Maximum 14 per team per current FEL season rules

Minimum to start: 5 rostered players

Pick-ups: Allowed only with opponent consent for that game; must be 18+ and sign required waiver

Officials & Protests

Officials' judgment calls are final on the field

Administrative or rule-application errors may be submitted for review per FEL policy

Game Timing

Length

Two 20-minute halves (total 40 minutes)

Clock Rules

First half: Running clock, stops for timeouts and injuries

Final 2 minutes of second half: Clock stops for incompletions, out-of-bounds, first downs, penalties, scores, and change of possession

Other Timing

Halftime: 2 minutes (unless captains agree to shorten)

Play clock: 25 seconds from spot to snap

Timeouts: 2 per half per team, 30 seconds each; 1 timeout per overtime

Overtime

Start at the 20-yard line, 4 downs to score, both teams get a possession

Overtime Differences

                            Regular season: If still tied after one OT, game ends tied

                            Playoffs: If still tied after both possessions, alternate 2-point tries until one converts and the other does not

No Run Zone & Rush

No Run Zone

Inside the opponent's 5-yard line

• No handoffs and no QB runs
• The play must be a forward pass that crosses the line of scrimmage

Rushing the Passer

Any number of defenders may rush

A rusher must align at least 7 yards off the line of scrimmage before the snap

No contact with the quarterback; go for the flag only

Note
FEL does not use a 3-second timer and does not have "free blitz" counts.

Contact Rules

5-Yard Contact Zone (from LOS to +5 yards)

Defense: Controlled two-hand jam on receivers is allowed (hands on chest or shoulders, no grabs or displacement)

Offense: May hand-fight to disengage; no push-offs or grabs

Screen Blocking

Screen-only; set with hands at sides or behind the back; no extended arms, holds, or body checks

Downfield set screens are allowed if non-contact

Prohibited Always

Always Prohibited

• Stiff arms, swats at flags
• Stripping the ball
• Pushing or trucking
• Extended-arm blocks

Passing & Receiving

Forward Passes

One forward pass per down from on or behind the line of scrimmage

Laterals / Backward Passes

Allowed anywhere on the field; if the ball hits the ground, the play is dead at that spot (no fumble)

Catching

One foot in bounds and control required

A receiver who steps out of bounds cannot be the first to touch a forward pass upon return

Pass Interference

Defensive PI

Spot foul and automatic first down

Offensive PI

10 yards and loss of down

Ball Carrier / Downed

Runner is down at the spot where the flag is pulled

If a runner has no flag belt: A one-hand touch between shoulders and knees downs the play

Conduct & Discipline

Unsportsmanlike behavior includes abusive language, disrespect to officials or volunteers, fighting, or harassment; subject to penalties, ejection, and suspension

Zero Tolerance

Zero tolerance for weapons, physical violence, and threats; immediate ejection and potential permanent ban

Ejected players must leave the premises promptly; incidents are reviewed by team captains together

Equipment

Uniforms

Official FEL jerseys and appropriate shorts over base layers; jerseys tucked in

Flags

Flag Requirements
Two pop flags, one on each hip, properly attached and visible before every play

Footwear

Football/soccer/lacrosse cleats or turf shoes; no metal spikes

Protective Gear

Soft-shell headgear and soft protective gear allowed; mouthguards recommended; eyewear must be sport-designed

Accessories / Jewelry

Jewelry discouraged; loose piercings prohibited; chains tucked; towels or accessories may not impede flags

Rule Modifications

FEL may adjust rules for safety or event needs. Officials' rulings are final during play. Any league rule updates will be posted and communicated.

For full details of the rules, see:

Download the FlagElite Official Rulebook – 2025 Season (PDF)

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Field & Scoring

Field

Scoring

Possessions

League Format

Game Type

Roster & Team Requirements

Officials & Protests

Game Timing

Length

Clock Rules

Other Timing

Overtime

No Run Zone & Rush

No Run Zone

Rushing the Passer

Contact Rules

5-Yard Contact Zone (from LOS to +5 yards)

Screen Blocking

Prohibited Always

Passing & Receiving

Forward Passes

Laterals / Backward Passes

Catching

Pass Interference

Ball Carrier / Downed

Conduct & Discipline

Zero Tolerance

Equipment

Uniforms

Flags

Footwear

Protective Gear

Accessories / Jewelry

Rule Modifications

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