Official Rulebook

    Boys 7v7

    Complete rules and regulations for the Boys 7v7 Passing League division

    Check-In

    1 hour before first game

    Game Length

    25-minute running clock

    Officials

    3 per field

    Min Games

    3

    Basic Rules

    Touch Rules

    One-hand touch below the neck; no diving

    Blocking

    No blocking/screening allowed

    Running

    No running the ball allowed

    Passing

    No double/shovel passes allowed

    Blitz Rule

    1 blitz per game

    Offensive Formation

    Formation

    1 QB + 5 eligible receivers

    Alignment

    Offensive alignment restrictions near snapper

    7th Player

    7th player snaps and helps spot the ball

    Timing Rules

    Play Clock

    20-second play clock on referee count

    Sack Clock

    4.0-second sack clock (QB tee); coaching constraints apply

    Scoring

    6

    Touchdown

    1

    PAT (5 yd)

    2

    PAT (10 yd)

    7

    Pick-6

    2 points + possession

    INT Return

    1

    3-and-Out

    Downs & Possession

    Downs

    3 downs to reach the 20-yard line, 4 downs to score

    Possession

    +40 start, hash choice; higher seed gets possession in bracket play

    Overtime

    Pool Play

    No overtime in pool play

    Tournament/Bracket Play

    Longest play from line of scrimmage; coin flip to start; penalty handling applies

    Penalties

    Offensive Pass Interference (OPI)Defensive Pass Interference (DPI)HoldingOffsidesUnsportsmanlike Conduct (UC)FightingExcessive Celebrations
    Source: Boys Rules | Last updated: December 2025