LAKER

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LAKER
FLAG FOOTBALL
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CONTENTS
Page 3 Formations Page 4 Field Pages 5-21
Rules Pages 22-24 Defensive schemes Pages
25-35 Offensive schemes
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FORMATIONS
MLB
OLB
OLB
Offense QB quarterback TB tail back (running
back) C center TE tight end SE split end
(wide receivers)
Defense C cornerback S safety OLB outside
line backer MLB middle line backer
TB
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FIELD
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20
10
60
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PLAYERS

• Each player should play equal time in every game.
  Coaches should strive to provide equal time for
  all players present.
• A player will be allowed to participate in a game
  if the player has missed a practice however, all
  players should be encouraged to attend all
  practices.
• Each player must wear the team shirt.
• Soft rubber cleats are the only type cleats
  allowed.
• Players should wear mouth pieces during all games
  and practices.

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COACHES

• One or two coaches may be present on the actual
  playing field to assist players in positioning
  themselves in huddles, directions, etc.
• Coaches may not interfere in any way with the
  actual play.

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GAMES

• There are no kick-offs in this division. Play
  will start with the ball spotted on the 5 yard
  line.
• Games will be played 7 on 7. If a team is short
  players, they may borrow players form the
  opponent in order to field 7 players.
• At the start of the game, choice of field end and
  kick-off is determined by the flip of a coin or
  by odd/even.
• Each game will consist of 2 - 25 minute halves.
• Half-time will last 5-10 minutes.
• Clock will stop only on time-outs.
• Teams will be given 2 time outs per half, up to 2
  minutes in length. Time-outs do not carry over.
  
• No overtime will be played.
• Substitutions may be made after any dead ball.
• One coach from each team should serve as
  referees.

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FIELD

• Field size will be 60 yards long by 30 yards
  wide, including 10 yard zones.
• The field will have the following lines side
  lines, goal lines, end lines, extra point dash at
  5 yards from end zone and 10 yard end zones.
• A 5 YARD NEUTRAL ZONE will exist between the line
  of scrimmage and where the defense aligns.
• Players will use a Pee Wee size ball.

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POSITIONS

• Offense must have 5 players on the Line of
  Scrimmage.
• There can be no more than 2 players in the back
  field at one time.
• Offensive players may be split to any width on
  the field.
• There must be at least three defensive players on
  the line of scrimmage.

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OFFENSIVE PLAYERS

• Players on the offensive line must be set for at
  least one second prior to the center snap.
• No player should play more than one half of the
  game in the backfield.
• Alternating the quarterback on alternating plays
  is permissible.
• Quarterback may not change the inflection of the
  snap count for the purpose of drawing the defense
  offside.
• The first infraction will be penalized with a
  warning and a repeat of the down.
• Later infractions will be penalized with a five
  yard penalty and the repeat of the down.

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BLOCKING

• Arms and hands must be next to the body, and no
  more than six inches from the chest.
• Arms cannot be extended and no shoving of other
  players.
• Extended fists, forearms, and head butting are
  illegal.
• No pushing a ball carrier that is running near
  the sidelines for the purpose of knocking the
  ball carrier out of bounds.
• No three or four point stances allowed by
  offensive or defensive players.
• Players are allowed to put their hands on their
  knees.
• An initial engagement by all line players
  (offense and defense) is required.
• After initial engagement, defensive players may
  use hands against offensive players (except
  offensive players passing the ball), but hands
  must be open.
• Any activity directed toward the face or eyes by
  a defensive player other than normal de-flagging
  will be considered a penalty.

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DE-FLAGGING

• Each play must wear a flag belt. Players must
  have shirts tucked in pants and flags properly
  displayed.
• Flags may not be wrapped around belt loops or the
  belt.
• Removing flags from potential receivers before
  they have possession of the ball is illegal.
• A ball carriers progress can only be stopped by
  de-flagging, dropping of the ball, dropped flag,
  penalty, or running out of bounds.
• The ball will be marked at the point where the
  flag was removed.
• Ball carriers may not use their hands or the
  football in any way against defenders reaching
  for their flags.
• The defense may not intentionally impede the
  progress of the ball carrier by holding,
  tripping, or any other means. If, in the opinion
  of the referee, the impediment prevented a score,
  the ball will be placed on the 1 yard line with a
  first down.
• In this case, the offensive team will have the
  greater of 4 downs or the remainder of their 10
  plays to attempt to score a touchdown.

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DROPPED BALLS

• Should a players flag fall off during play in
  the back field, the ball is dead and spotted at
  the line of scrimmage.
• If a players flag falls off after the line of
  scrimmage, the ball carrier is considered down at
  the point of the fallen flag.
• If a players flag falls off before a pass is
  caught, the player is considered down and the
  ball is spotted at the point of the catch.

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BALL CARRIER

• Players running the ball are not allowed to
  lower or butt their head, use a straight
  arm/stiff arm above the shoulders, or run
  directly at an opposing player.
• Center plunges are illegal (any immediate run
  between the guards).
• Delayed runs between the guards are allowed.
• No player may play in the backfield for more than
  a half.
• No one player may carry the ball two consecutive
  times in any series of downs.

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SPOTTING THE BALL

• If the ball is not cleanly snapped between the
  center and the quarterback when the quarterback
  is under center, or in the shotgun formation, the
  quarterback can retrieve the ball and the play
  will continue.
• Forward pass dropped, spot at line of scrimmage.
• Backward pass or lateral dropped, spot at point
  of drop.
• Pulled flag, spot at the point of the ball at the
  time of the pulled flag. Where the defender
  drops the flag has no bearing on the spot of the
  ball.
• Ball carrier goes out of bounds spot at the
  point the sideline was crossed.
• The defense may intercept a pass (remains a live
  play). In this case the ball is spotted and play
  resumes at the point the player is down.

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KICKS AND PUNTS

• There will be no kick-offs or punts in this
  division.
• Ball is spotted on their 5 yard line to start the
  game.
• After 10 consecutive attempts without a score or
  after a touchdown is scored (within the series of
  10 downs), the opposing team begins play at their
  5 yard line.

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POINTS

• A touchdown is six points.
• For an extra point the ball is placed on the 5
  yard line. One point for a run into the end zone
  and two points for a pass that is caught in the
  end zone. The pass must be caught inside the end
  zone.

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HUDDLE

• The offense will have no longer than one minute
  from the time the ball is spotted by the referee
  until it must be hiked.

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DOWNS

• Teams will have 10 downs to advance the ball in
  attempt to score a touchdown.
• If a touchdown is scored or after 10 plays, the
  other team starts with the ball at their 5 yard
  line.

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MOTION

• There is to be no movement by any players in this
  age group.

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PENALTIES

• Off sides, encroachment, illegal procedure,
  illegal motion, delay of game, 3-point stance,
  center plunge, quarterback snap count and illegal
  formation 3 yards from the line of scrimmage.
• Flag guarding and intentional grounding 3 yards
  from the spot of the foul and loss of down.
• Defensive holding (on receivers), unsportsmanlike
  conduct, offensive pass interference, roughing
  the passer, personal fouls and de-flagging
  players without the ball 10 yards from the spot
  of the foul.
• Offensive holding, illegal block, clipping,
  tripping, tackling, unnecessary roughness,
  straight arming, head butting, hurdling, pushing
  the ball carrier out of bounds 10 yards from the
  spot of the foul.
• Defensive pass interference first down at the
  spot of the foul (or the 1 yard line if the
  infraction takes place in the end zone). In this
  case, the offensive team will have the greater of
  4 downs or the remainder of their 10 plays to
  attempt to score a touchdown.
• Flags tied on the ball carrier 10 yards from the
  spot of foul and loss of down.
• Note A penalty may never score points. When you
  are in the last zone use the lesser of penalty
  yardage or ½ the distance to the goal.
  (Exception intentional grounding in the end zone
  is a safety and equals two points.)

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DEFENSIVE SCHEMES
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COVER 1 MAN
MLB
OLB
OLB
TB
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COVER 4 ZONE
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
OLB
OLB
MLB
QB Spy
Flat
Flat
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OFFENSIVE SCHEMES
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HOLE NUMBERING
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3
5
7
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4
6
8
4
2
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18 OUTSIDE
Run Play
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34 INSIDE
Run Play
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47 REVERSE
Run Play
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38 TOSS
Run Play
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3 STEP QUICK ROUTES

• 3 Step Routes
• Turn
• Hitch
• Slant
• Fade

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QUICK ROUTES ARE THROWN ON THE 3RD STEP.
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34 BOOTLEG
Pass Play
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COLORADO
Pass Play
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STATE
Pass Play
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QUICK
Pass Play