Updated as of 1/19/14
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Welcome to the PFL! Please read these rules carefully, as they are important.
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[Becoming a player]
To get into a team is simple. Join the main group and then try-out for a team!
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[Becoming a coach]
To become a coach their must be a position open. If there is one, PM me some things about you (experience, etc.). I will accept some one with grammar over someone without it!
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[conditions of being a player/coach]
Players are not allowed to leave their team unless released. Doing so will result in a 4-game suspension. A player can play/coach only one team at a time.
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[Team roster]
Each team shall have a max of 21 players. Teams should not exceed this limit. Warnings will be given if this rule is not followed. If it continues to be violated, force will be applied.
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[Game Rules]
These rules will consist of regular NFL rules with a few changes due to this being ro-football.
{KICKOFF}
Each game shall start with a coin toss. The winner of the coin toss will choose who receives the kick.
{KICKS}
All kicks will take place at the 20 yard line (field goals, kickoffs).
Players will not be allowed to punt at any time, even on 4th downs.
{Extra Points}
2-point conversion Takes place at the 5-yard line. Field goals being at the 20.
{Fumbles}
The ball is designed not to fumble. Therefore, if the ball somehow drops out of someones inventory, the ball is dead.
{Falling}
If a ball carrier falls, whether tackled or not, he/she is down and the play is over.
{Putting the ball away}
If by accident the ball carrier puts the ball away during a play, the play is over at the point the ball was put away.
{Diving}
Diving is not allowed behind the LoS unless the ball was handed off.
{Penalties/Calls}
OS = Offsides (5-yard penalty)
FS = False Start (5-yard Penalty)
TB = Touchback (place ball at the 20 yard line)
The non-penalized coach can decline a call.
{Challenges}
Coaches can challenge a ref. If in the case a coach is challenging a ref, the play will be reviewed. The ref's call after the review is final.
{Fakes}
Fake plays are allowed.
{Snapping}
Snapping is required. Each team must have a center.
{Players}
There will be 6 players on the field for both teams at one time. If a team is short, it will be 5v5.
{Timeouts}
Each team has 3 timeouts. These timeouts are renewed after halftime.
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[Uniforms]
Only approved uniforms will be allowed. PM me if you want a custom uniform approved.
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[Loopholes]
If any player or coach manipulates or finds a loophole to any of the listed rules in or out of a game, The ref hosting the game or an executive board member will decide if it shall be allowed. If it is deemed illegal, then the action must be stopped.
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BY READING THIS RULEBOOK AND JOINING THE PFL, YOU HEREBY ACCEPT AND WILL FOLLOW ALL OF THE RULES MENTIONED IN THE PFL RULEBOOK AND KNOW THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE LISTED RULES SHALL RESULT IN CONSEQUENCES.
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~ PFL Commissioner iFalco |