The A.F.L. uses its own set of rules, while using ideas
from the N.F.L. and C.F.L. This site is under construction.
Last worked on 1/7/99.
A.F.L. Basic Rules
3 Downs to score (1988-).
4 Downs to score ( -1994).
5 man teams.
No pads, helmets, ect... Just team jerseys, if applicable.
5 F.E.S.S.ians to rush the quarterback.
No F.E.S.S.ians neccessary to rush quarterback if ball is within the 10 yard line and goal.
There are no illegal types of tackles.
Pass interference is only called if player is tackled before ball gets to player. Contact is legal.
There are no time outs (due to time restraints of school's lunch hour)with the exception of injuries which cause extra time played during school time.
A ball is not dead until it hits the ground (with the exception of a punt or kickoff), or until the carrier has been tackled, or a score has been made.
Blocked passes may still be repassed, provided the ball is not dead.
You may not pass a ball past the line of scrimmage.
The point after touchdown attempt (PAT) may be punted through the uprights (This rule was made to encourage kicking) (1988-).
SCORING
Touchdown - 7 pts.
Point after touchdown attempt (PAT) or Conversion - 1 pt.
Two point conversion - 2 pts.
Field Goal - 3 pts.
Safety (Scoring Sack) - 2pts + possession of ball via kickoff
Touchback (rouge, single and failed field goal) - 1 pt.
Fifty-Five yard Field Goal or Centre Kick - 7 pts. (This was a weird rule that was put in, an oddity for the desperate team. Mark Watson was the closest person to making this, he was 12 yards short once.)
