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Pass only territory.  \nSpinning is allowed, but the offensive player must have one foot remaining on the ground.  \nNo diving.  \nThere are NO fumbles.  \nRUSHING (the Quarterback)  \nA player may rush from behind the 7-yard marker and within two yards left to right.  \nThe rusher cannot raise arms or block passes within the 2-yard safety zone of the quarterback.  \nOFFENSIVE PENALTIES  \nSubstitution fouls: -5 yards (repeat down) Delay of Game  \n(20 s after play whistled in): -5 yards (repeat down) Offside or False Start: -5 yards (repeat down) Illegal Snap: -5 yards (repeat down) Rusher Interference: -5 yards (repeat down) Offensive Holding: -5 yards (repeat down) Player out-of-bounds: -5 yards (repeat down) No Cadence by QB: -5 yards (loss of down) 7-seconds to pass expire: -5 yards (loss of down) Illegal forward pass: -5 yards (loss of down) Offensive Pass Interference: -5 yards (loss of down) Running inside the NRZ: -5 yards (loss of down) Illegal (Offensive) Picking: -5 yards (loss of down) Roughing: -5 yards (loss of down)  \nSpotted Foul  \nFlag Guarding: -5 yards (loss of down) Diving or Jumping: -5 yards (loss of down)  \nDEFENSIVE PENALTIES  \nSubstitution fouls: -5 yards (repeat down) Offside: -5 yards (repeat down) Illegal Rush: -5 yards (repeat down) 1-Yard Centre Bubble -5 yards (repeat down) Snap Interference: -5 yards (repeat down) Disconcerting Signals: -5 yards (repeat down)  \nDEFENSIVE PENALTIES (continued)  \nIllegal (Defensive) Picking: -5 yards (1st down) Quarterback Interference: -5 yards (1st down) Roughing: -5 yards (1st down) Illegal contact (holding): -5 yards (1st down) Defensive Pass Interference: -15 yards (1st down)  \nSpotted Foul  \nDefensive Flag Dive: -5 yards (1st down) Illegal contact (holding) flagging -5 yards (1st down)  \nPLAYER CONDUCT  \nUnsportsmanlike Conduct: -15 yards (loss of down or  \nautomatic 1st down) and player ejected  \nCHECK LIST  \nGame Tasks for Officials:  \n-Officials pre-game meeting  \n-Identify team captains – Rock/Paper/Scissors for possession  \n-Keep count of downs  \n-Keep 7-seconds timer  \n-Write down & announce each score  \n-Report final scores to field commissioner  \n-Keep the game pace moving  \nOfficial Equipment/Attire:  \n-Whistle  \n-Penalty flag  \n-Notebook and Pen/Pencil  \n-Clean Uniform  \n-Runners/Cleats (no flip flops or bare/sock feet)  \n-Hat (soft brimmed, no string) (optional)  \n-Sunglasses (optional)  \nField Conditions:  \n-Proper Lining and Markings  \n-Search for any Holes or Rocks  \nPlayer Uniform Inspection:  \n-Footwear  \n-Solid color gym shorts with no pockets  \n-Jersey tucked into shorts (no obstruction to flags)  \n-Mandatory Mouthpiece  \n-Flags  \n-Appropriate Accessories (no jewelry)  \n-Hat (soft brimmed, no string) (optional)","cbCaijkS7cVmr7gH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijkS7cVmr7gH","pdf",611029,"English","# Passing\n## Receiving\n## Running and Rushing\n# Offensive Penalties\n# Defensive Penalties\n# Player Conduct\n# Officials Check List\n## Game Tasks for Officials\n## Official Equipment/Attire\n## Field Conditions\n## Player Uniform Inspection","[{\"question\":\"What are the key passing and receiving requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Forward passes must cross the LOS, and receivers must have at least one foot inbounds for a catch. 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