[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":130},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-schema":3},[4],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"category":121,"description":122,"extension":123,"meta":124,"navigation":125,"path":126,"publishedAt":121,"seo":127,"stem":128,"summary":121,"tags":121,"__hash__":129},"faq/faq/faq.md","Englewood NFL Flag Football – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":111},"minimark",[10,15,19,22,25,28,32,35,38,41,44,47,50,54,57,60,63,66,69,73,76,79,83,86,89,93,96,99,102,105,108],[11,12,14],"h2",{"id":13},"general-game-rules","General Game Rules",[16,17,18],"p",{},"Q: How does a game start?\nA: Captains meet at midfield for a coin toss. The winner chooses offense or defense, and the loser chooses direction. Possession alternates at the start of the second half.",[16,20,21],{},"Q: How long are games?\nA: Games are 40 minutes with two 20-minute halves. The clock stops only for halftime, timeouts, injuries, or at the referee’s discretion.",[16,23,24],{},"Q: How many timeouts does each team get?\nA: Three (3) 30-second timeouts per game.",[16,26,27],{},"Q: What happens if the game ends in a tie?\nA: Overtime rules apply. Teams alternate chances to score from the defense’s 5- or 10-yard line. Starting with the 2nd overtime, all teams must attempt a 2-point play. If still tied by the 3rd overtime, yardage gained from the 5-yard line determines the winner.",[11,29,31],{"id":30},"scoring","Scoring",[16,33,34],{},"Q: How many points is a touchdown?\nA: Touchdown = 6 points.",[16,36,37],{},"Q: How do extra points work?",[16,39,40],{},"1-point try: From the 5-yard line, must be a pass.",[16,42,43],{},"2-point try: From the 10-yard line, can be run or pass.",[16,45,46],{},"Q: Can interceptions be returned?\nA: Yes. Interceptions can be returned in regulation and overtime. On extra points, returns are worth 2 points.",[16,48,49],{},"Q: What is a safety worth?\nA: A safety is worth 2 points.",[11,51,53],{"id":52},"gameplay-rules","Gameplay Rules",[16,55,56],{},"Q: Can the quarterback run the ball?\nA: No, unless the defense rushes from at least 7 yards back. Once a rusher crosses the line, the QB can advance.",[16,58,59],{},"Q: Are laterals or pitches allowed?\nA: No. Only direct handoffs behind the line of scrimmage are allowed.",[16,61,62],{},"Q: What are “no-run zones”?\nA: Areas 5 yards before midfield and 5 yards before the end zone where running plays are not allowed.",[16,64,65],{},"Q: Is blocking allowed?\nA: No. Blocking, screening, or running with the ball carrier is not permitted.",[16,67,68],{},"Q: How long does the QB have to throw?\nA: 7 seconds, unless the ball has been handed off.",[11,70,72],{"id":71},"players-coaches","Players & Coaches",[16,74,75],{},"Q: How many coaches are allowed on the sidelines?\nA: Two coaches per team. All other team personnel and fans must stay in the designated viewing area at least 5 yards off the field.",[16,77,78],{},"Q: Can anyone question a referee’s call?\nA: Only the head coach or team captain may ask for rule clarification.",[11,80,82],{"id":81},"conduct-sportsmanship","Conduct & Sportsmanship",[16,84,85],{},"Q: What behavior is expected from players and fans?\nA: Good sportsmanship is required at all times. No tackling, cheap shots, abusive language, or harassment of officials/teams. Fans must cheer positively, stay clear of fields, and keep the area clean.",[16,87,88],{},"Q: What happens for unsportsmanlike conduct?\nA: Penalties include yardage loss, automatic first downs for the opponent, and possible ejection. FOUL PLAY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.",[11,90,92],{"id":91},"penalties","Penalties",[16,94,95],{},"Q: What are some common penalties?",[16,97,98],{},"Offside/False Start: -5 yards, loss of down (offense).",[16,100,101],{},"Illegal Rush: +5 yards, automatic first down (defense).",[16,103,104],{},"Flag Guarding: -10 yards, loss of down.",[16,106,107],{},"Pass Interference: +5 yards and automatic first down (defense) / -5 yards and loss of down (offense).",[16,109,110],{},"Unsportsmanlike Conduct: ±10 yards, depending on offense/defense.",{"title":112,"searchDepth":113,"depth":113,"links":114},"",2,[115,116,117,118,119,120],{"id":13,"depth":113,"text":14},{"id":30,"depth":113,"text":31},{"id":52,"depth":113,"text":53},{"id":71,"depth":113,"text":72},{"id":81,"depth":113,"text":82},{"id":91,"depth":113,"text":92},null,"General rules, scoring, gameplay, coaches, conduct, and penalties for Englewood NFL Flag Football.","md",{},true,"/faq/faq",{"title":6,"description":122},"faq/faq","UUi0pvrFV1lbPTbtIL4z972_R8UjUqNuZfmaWpKNcU8",1762729075388]