IFAF RULES
IFAF-NCAA RULES DIFFERENCES
| NCAA Rule | IFAF difference |
|---|---|
| 1-2-5-f | Procedure for dealing with missing goals. |
| 1-4-11 | Drones prohibited. |
| 2-11-3 | Definition of batting includes the head. |
| 2-16-10-a | Punter needs only be 7 yards deep; kicker/holder need only be 5 yards deep to count as a scrimmage kick formation. |
| 2-27-12 | Whether a disqualified player is suspended for the next game is matter for the disciplinary authority. |
| 3-1-1 | Pre-game warmups not subject to the rules. During coin toss, teams must remain in the team area. |
| 3-2-4 | Play clock reset only if it drops below 20 seconds before ball ready. |
| 3-2-5 | No minimum time for a play after spiking. |
| 3-3-2 | Running clock. |
| 3-3-7 | No short timeouts. |
| 3-3-8 | Tw o-minute warning cannot happen before 200. |
| 4-1-2-b | Ball may belong to recovering team after inadvertent whistle. Ball may belong to Team B after inadvertent whistle on scrimmage kick. Ignore inadvertent whistle if ball would have become dead anyway in the immediate continuing action. |
| 4-1-3 | Ball is dead if players in vicinity believe it is. |
| 6-1-7-b/8-6-2 | All touchbacks are from the 20-yard line. |
| 7-2-5 | Fumble/backward pass at rest awarded according to forward fumble principles. |
| 9-1-3&4 / 9-5-1 | No half-game suspensions. |
| 9-1-6-a | a Larger area for unrestricted blocking below the waist. |
| 9-1-7-c | Additional unfair tactics. Tw o players in same position can wear the same number. |
| 9-2-2 | Additional unfair tactics. Two players in same position can wear the same number. |
| 9-2-2-e | No disqualification for illegal cleats. |
| 9-2-7 | Referee may require persons to be removed from the playing enclosure. |
| 9-6 | Flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct fouls can be reviewed for additional sanctions. |
| 12 | Video judge rule. |
IFAF RULES & INTERPRETATIONS 2020 UPDATE
