Pflugerville Football Academy

7v7 rules:

FIELD DIMENSIONS:

• Playing Field: 45 yards

• End Zone: 10 yards deep

• Field Width: 160 feet

STARTING THE GAME:

• Team sidelines on opposite sides

• Only players, coaches, officials, and approved media allowed on field

• Visiting team begins with first possession

• Central timekeeper controls start/end

• All possessions begin at the 45-yard line (Right hash)

• Each team supplies its own football

• Officials announce score before each possession

OFFENSIVE FORMAT:

• Passing only

• No running plays, QB runs, handoffs, pitches, or laterals

• No blocking or kicking

• All passes must be forward

• Offense always moves in the same direction

• QB has 4.0 seconds to throw (Loss of down if not released)

• Throwaways permitted beyond the line of scrimmage

• Center is NOT an eligible receiver

DOWNS & FIRST DOWNS:

• 3 downs to advance or score

• First downs earned by crossing:

• 25-yard line

• 10-yard line

• Same 3-down rule applies inside the 10

• Failure to convert = turnover on downs

DEFENSIVE RULES:

• No rushing the quarterback

• Coverage only

• Ball carrier is down by one- or two-hand touch

• No stripping or excessive contact

TURNOVERS & BALL STATUS:

• Interceptions are live and may be returned

• No blocking on returns

• Fumbles are dead balls

• Muffed snaps are dead and remain with offense

SCORING:

• Touchdown: 6 points

• PAT:

• 1 point (5 yards)

• 2 points (10 yards)

GAME TIMING:

• 25-minute running clock

• Clock stops only for injuries or officials

• No team timeouts

• Teams must be ready at scheduled time

• 10-minute delay = forfeit

• Two forfeits = removal from league

PENALTIES:

No penalty may move the ball beyond the 45-yard line.

If enforcement would exceed the 45, the result is loss of down only.

Defensive:

• Defensive Pass Interference: Spot foul or 15 yards (Lesser) + automatic first down

• Illegal contact / holding / grabbing: 5 yards + automatic first down

• Offsides: 5 yards, replay down

• Delay of Game: 5 yards, replay down

• Unsportsmanlike Conduct: 15 yards (Or loss of down) + possible ejection

Offensive:

• Offensive Pass Interference: 15 yards + loss of down

• Illegal motion / formation: 5 yards, replay down

• Delay of Game: 5 yards + loss of down

• Illegal run / QB run / handoff: 5 yards + loss of down

• Unsportsmanlike Conduct: 15 yards (Or loss of down) + possible ejection

Officials’ decisions are final.

EQUIPMENT (REQUIRED):

• Soft-shell helmet

• Mouthpiece

• Team jersey

COACHING:

• Coaches must remain off the field with an exception

• No defensive coaching on field

• Coaches responsible for team conduct

3RD–4TH GRADE Rule Modification:

• One offensive coach allowed on field

• Must remain behind all players

• QB has 6.0 seconds to throw

• 4 downs to gain a first down

• Passing required on 1st & 2nd down

• Running allowed on 3rd & 4th down

• QB tee optional:

• If used, snap must go between center’s legs

• Center may kneel but must snap under the leg

TIEBREAKERS (End of Season Tournament Only)

• One possession per team from the 10-yard line

• 2-point conversion required

• Winner decided after equal possessions

*There are not tie breakers during pool play games