Post by Coach GWC on Jan 22, 2005 18:39:23 GMT
Coaches,
We have used these rules for conducting our summer tournaments for the past 20 years and we would just like to pass them on for your information.
RIO MESA H.S. PASSING TOURNAMENT RULES
1. The winner of a coin toss will have the option of starting on offense or defense.
2. Each team will remain on offense or defense for an entire quarter.
3. Each quarter will last 10 plays.
4. All 10 plays of each quarter will be into the open field, ALWAYS snapping from the goal line.
5. If the score is tied at the end of the game, the tie will NOT be broken.
6. The QB must take a "normal" drop or fake to at least one back.
7. The QB must release the ball in 3.50 seconds or less (3.20 if no center).
8. Bump and Run: A defender may bump a receiver only once and contact must be made with the HANDS ONLY.
9. Teams using 8 men on defense must drop one man to one knee AT THE SNAP and he may not interfere in any way with the offense.
10. All forms of running plays will be allowed except for QB runs. The offense is NOT allowed to block.
11. Play ends when the ball carrier is tagged with 1 hand anywhere on the body.
Scoring
1. Offense
a. 1 point - play that gains 5 yards
b. 1 point - defensive pass interference or defensive holding
c. 2 points - play that gains 15 to 30 yards
d. 3 points - play that gains 30 yards (TD)
2. Defense
a. 1 point - causing an incomplete pass
b. 1 point - offensive pass interference
c. 1 point - QB fails to throw within 3.50 seconds (3.20 if no center)
d. 1 point - intentional grounding by the offense
e. 1 point - 3 consecutive plays with no one scoring
f. 3 points - interception
3. No Points
a. Incomplete pass
b. Play that gains less than 5 yards
c. Pass to an ineligible receiver
Coaches
1. ALL coaches of BOTH teams are to stay behind the offense during play.
2. While on defense, please keep all substitutes on the SIDELINES.
3. While on offense, your substitutes are allowed on the field behind the offense's huddle.
We have used these rules for conducting our summer tournaments for the past 20 years and we would just like to pass them on for your information.
RIO MESA H.S. PASSING TOURNAMENT RULES
1. The winner of a coin toss will have the option of starting on offense or defense.
2. Each team will remain on offense or defense for an entire quarter.
3. Each quarter will last 10 plays.
4. All 10 plays of each quarter will be into the open field, ALWAYS snapping from the goal line.
5. If the score is tied at the end of the game, the tie will NOT be broken.
6. The QB must take a "normal" drop or fake to at least one back.
7. The QB must release the ball in 3.50 seconds or less (3.20 if no center).
8. Bump and Run: A defender may bump a receiver only once and contact must be made with the HANDS ONLY.
9. Teams using 8 men on defense must drop one man to one knee AT THE SNAP and he may not interfere in any way with the offense.
10. All forms of running plays will be allowed except for QB runs. The offense is NOT allowed to block.
11. Play ends when the ball carrier is tagged with 1 hand anywhere on the body.
Scoring
1. Offense
a. 1 point - play that gains 5 yards
b. 1 point - defensive pass interference or defensive holding
c. 2 points - play that gains 15 to 30 yards
d. 3 points - play that gains 30 yards (TD)
2. Defense
a. 1 point - causing an incomplete pass
b. 1 point - offensive pass interference
c. 1 point - QB fails to throw within 3.50 seconds (3.20 if no center)
d. 1 point - intentional grounding by the offense
e. 1 point - 3 consecutive plays with no one scoring
f. 3 points - interception
3. No Points
a. Incomplete pass
b. Play that gains less than 5 yards
c. Pass to an ineligible receiver
Coaches
1. ALL coaches of BOTH teams are to stay behind the offense during play.
2. While on defense, please keep all substitutes on the SIDELINES.
3. While on offense, your substitutes are allowed on the field behind the offense's huddle.
