Full Rule Book
AFFL Youth Rule Book

Youth Rules

• 5-on-5, twelve-person roster
• 40-minute game played over two 20-minute halves
• Running clock until the last minute of the second half
• Field divided into two 25-yard boxes, and first down at the midfield
• No blocking, kicking, or fumbles
• 2 laterals behind the line of scrimmage, only one downfield

Post-Snap

Once the ball is snapped, the defense must waitthreeseconds to rush, and the quarterback will have a total ofsixseconds to release the ball or cross the line of scrimmage The quarterback cannot run unless rushed The defense can blitztwotimes per half without waiting three seconds All playersare eligible downfield North/south handoffs not allowed but pitches and handoffs to east/west runners permitted.

Scoring

Penalties

All penalties will not award yardage but rather an extra play, free play or loss of a play. Ball will always go into play at the spot of the foul or the previous spot