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Relive the glory days on the gridiron.

Comeback offers the largest variety of Flag Football leagues around! We have multiple skill divisions for everyone, from those just in it for the drinks after the game to that guy who used to play in the NFL.
From Coed 5v5 to Men’s 7v7 and onto Full Field 8v8 Blocking, we have it all! Including experienced referees on the field for every game ensuring the best game time experience.

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How to play Comeback Flag Football

LEAGUE FORMAT.


Flag football games are played with 2-Twenty-Two Minute Halves. The clock is running in the 1st Half and stops for the 2 Minute Warning and thereafter in the 2nd Half. Men’s 7 on 7 Leagues are played with 7 players on the field. Coed Leagues are Played with 5 Players on the Field (2 of which need to be female). Men’s- Blocking Allowed Leagues are also played in 8 on 8 & 9 on 9 Formats.



5v5 Coed Flag Football rulebook

7v7 Blocking Flag Football rulebook

7v7 No Blocking Flag Football rulebook

8v8 Blocking Flag Football rulebook

Game Rules

The Basics:
  • Men’s League (7 on 7) Co-Ed (5 on 5) Players (2 Female 3 Men)
  • Men’s 8 on 8 Blocking Allowed. (8 Male Players)
  • Team Jerseys- Light vs. Dark (Teams will be designated light or dark for each game)
  • Flag belts provided by Comeback
  • Teams will play two 20 minute halves, with a running clock for the first half of play.
  • Ball must be snapped back to QB to start play. Sideways/ Shotgun snap recommended
  • Rushing the QB-Each play will have a 5 count rush count (for non contact 7v7 and Coed 5v5) before a defender is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage.
Field Dimensions
  • 7v7 Men’s: Length of High School Regulation Field Played Across. 67 x 35 yards. (Hamburger ways)
  • 5v5 Coed Field Length: 67 x 25 yards.
  • 8v8 Men’s: Full Football Field
  • First Down: cones spaced 10 yds. Must pass 2 cones for a 1st down.

Scoring
  • 6 point touchdowns. Chance to go for 1 or 2 point conversion.
  • Going for 1: 5 yards from goal line. Going for two: 10 yards from goal line/ Bottom of numbers.
  • Interceptions on any point after Touchdown try can be returned for 2 points.
Common Penalties / Flag Football Specific
  • Contact Related- No Blocking at line of scrimmage or down-field is allowed. Blocking/” Bump & Run” Coverage IS Allowed in our Premier-Blocking Allowed Leagues.
  • Pass Interference- There is no such thing as an uncatchable ball, contact by offense or defense while ball is in the air is considered P.I. (with the exception of incidental contact).
Comeback Flag Rules Differ From Common Football Norms
  • 1 foot = Inbounds Only 1 foot is needed inbounds with a controlled catch.
  • Illegal Contact- Offensive / Defensive. A player cannot create contact with opposing player.
  • First Downs: Must cross two cones from where the ball is spotted with exception of being within 1 cone of the end zone.
  • Fumbles cannot be advanced. Once the ball hits the ground it is considered a dead ball.
Coed Specific Rules
  • A female player must be involved in every third play. Female Play is defined as:Any play where the ball is touched by a woman, with the exception of a spiked ball or a play in which female does not make a reasonable attempt to advance the ball.
Full Rulebooks & “Quick & Sweet Player Summary” will be provided at time of registration!

CERTIFIED OFFICIALS

Your game will be refereed by 2-4 Officials. Comeback Officials must complete comprehensive classroom and on the field training. Head “White Hat” Officials typically have numerous years of Flag Football Referee Experience. Put simply, you are not going to find friendlier, more experienced referees anywhere in the state, it’s our guarantee!

SIZE MATTERS

Men’s & COED Non Contact Leagues are played on 67 x 40 yard field with multiple games being played at once. Scope out the competition and enjoy the great game day atmosphere! Men’s 8 on 8/ 9 on 9 Blocking Allowed Leagues are played on soccer & full sized High School Football Fields!

TOURNAMENT PLAY

Top teams in each league qualify for our Playoff Tournament! Play an additional 1-3 games as a fun bonus in our battle for honor and glory!

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