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All passes must be forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage
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Only direct handoffs are permitted—there are no laterals or pitches anywhere on the field
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The quarterback has seven-second pass clock to get rid of the ball
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The quarterback can’t run with the ball unless it was handed off first
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Offensive players must steer clear of the rusher and may not get in his/her way
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Any defensive player lined up seven yards off the line of scrimmage is eligible to rush
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If the ball is handed off, any defender may rush
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Interceptions are returnable (even on extra point attempts)
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The ball is dead when it hits the ground, the offensive player’s flag is pulled from their belt, the ball-carrier steps out of bounds, or the ball-carrier’s body—outside of their hands or feet—touches the ground
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All offensive flag football penalties result in a loss of down and yardage except for false start
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All defensive flag football penalties result in an automatic first down and some are associated with yardage