Battle in the Glades

Field of Play

• The field is 40 yards long plus a traditional end zone.
• Zone 1 (25–40 yd): 3 downs to gain a first down.
• Zone 2 (10–25 yd): 3 downs to gain a first down.
• Zone 3 — Redzone (0–10 yd): 3 downs to score.
• The ball is placed at the hash mark of the yard line gained.

Players & Alignment

• 7 players on the field per team — max 5 eligible receivers + QB + center (OC).
• The center may only snap; no players behind the offense.
• No throwbacks to the QB — the QB must throw the ball.

Game Format & Clock

• Each game is 20 minutes on a running clock; warnings at 5 min, 2 min, and 30 sec.
• Games run every half hour with a 10-minute break between rounds.
• Each team plays 3 games; the tournament kicks off at 9:00 AM (weather may shift the schedule).
• 25-second play clock — exceeding it is a loss of down.
• The shotgun snap starts a 4-second count; ball not out in time = sack.

Offense (Playing Rules)

• Passing-only. No laterals, no double passes, no run plays.
• No blocking — loss of down, ball spotted at the block.
• No fumbles: play is dead, ball spotted at the fumble. A dropped QB snap is the exception — play continues, no rush.
• Sack = loss of down. Ball must release within 4 seconds of the snap.
• A catch needs control with one foot in bounds; play is dead at the touch.

Defense & Contact

• No rush, no blitz, no tackling. Physical play may result in ejection.
• Down by one-hand touch below the shoulders only.
• Press / bump only within 5 yards of the line, with a 2-yard cushion, below the shoulders — no hands to the head or face.
• Defensive holding = pass interference → offense gets the next zone.
• Unnecessary roughness = automatic first down (½ distance in Zone 3) + new downs; excessive force may bring suspension.
• Interception: dead ball — defense takes over at the 40 and earns 3 points (not on extra points).

Scoring

Penalties

Starting the Game & Safety

• A horn signals the start; all games start and end on the game manager's clock.
• Each team captain must attend the pre-game officials' meeting.
• The coin-toss winner chooses offense or defense.
• Cleats recommended. A serious injury requiring an EMT ends the game with the current score.

Core Concept

• 5 offensive linemen vs 5 defensive linemen — strictly 1v1, one pair at a time.
• Pass blocking / pass rush only — no run blocking, no run defense.
• No ball movement, no QBs, no receivers. No double teams, no chipping, no group blocking.
• Outcome is decided purely by individual pass-protection vs pass-rush wins.
• Cleats required. Mouthpieces required.

Game Format

• Sequential 1v1 reps only — one pair at a time; non-active linemen stand still in position and may not assist, chip, or move.
• All five linemen get equal reps (typically 2 reps on offense and 2 on defense per full rotation).
• Offensive line splits: 2 feet between players.
• Players rotate through positions (LT → LG → C → RG → RT) for fairness.

How a Rep Works

• The O-lineman sets in a 2-point or 3-point stance. The rep begins on his first movement, starting a 4-second timer.
• Offense (pass block): keep proper set, hand placement, and leverage to stop the defender from reaching the simulated QB (bag/cone/zone 5–7 yards behind the line).
• Defense (pass rush): beat the blocker with legal moves and touch the QB bag/zone within 4 seconds.
• The rep ends when the timer hits 4 seconds or the bag is touched.

Legal & Banned

Key Rules & Safety

• No penalties for minor issues — keep the event flowing. Station officials' calls are final.
• Coaches may call cadence but must stay off the field.
• Matches continue through the rotations until all reps are complete.
• Cleats and mouthpieces mandatory. Soft-shell helmets/headgear strongly recommended.
• Excessive or dirty play = immediate ejection.