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Football Rules 

3–4 Man Football Rule Book

1. Overview

This rule book outlines the rules for a casual 3–4 man football game designed for fairness, simplicity, and fun. These rules are intended for informal play with no officials, no equipment requirements, no field condition rules, and no time limits. Games are played until a team reaches 15 points.

2. Teams and Players

• Each team may have 3 or 4 players on the field.

• Teams must have the same number of players on the field at the same time.

• Players may switch positions freely.

• Substitutions are allowed only between plays.

3. Game Start and Possession

• A simple method (rock-paper-scissors, coin flip, or agreement) decides first possession.

• The team that starts with the ball begins on their own side of the play area.

• After a score, the non-scoring team gains possession.

4. Scoring System

• Touchdown: 1 point

• There are no extra points or conversion attempts.

• Each touchdown automatically counts as 1 point total.

• The first team to reach 15 points wins the game.

5. Halftime Rule

• Halftime begins immediately when one team reaches 7 points.

• Halftime is informal and lasts as long as both teams agree.

• After halftime, the team that did not have possession before halftime starts with the ball.

6. Advancing the Ball

• The ball may be advanced by passing or running.

• All passes must be thrown from behind the line of scrimmage.

• Forward passes are allowed; lateral and backward passes are also allowed.

• One player may not hold the ball longer than 7 seconds without attempting a play (pass or run).

7. Downs and Turnovers

• The offense has 4 plays (downs) to score.

• If the offense fails to score within 4 plays, possession changes.

• Possession automatically changes on:

  • Interceptions

  • Turnovers on downs

  • Dropped snaps recovered by defense

8. Tackling and Ball Carrier Rules

• This is tackling football.

• A ball carrier is considered "down" when:

  • Any part of the body other than the hands or feet touches the ground due to a tackle

  • Forward progress is clearly stopped

  • The ball carrier goes out of bounds

• Tackling must be done in a safe manner.

• No tackling above the shoulders or targeting the head or neck area.

• No tripping, kicking, or intentionally dangerous tackles are allowed.

9. Defensive Rules

• Defenders may attempt to tackle the ball carrier, block passes, or intercept passes.

• No late hits after the ball carrier is clearly down.

• Defenders must allow the snap before engaging the offense.

10. Sportsmanship and Fouls

• There are no officials, so players must self-enforce rules.

• Any disagreement should be resolved by:

  • Replay the down, or

  • Let the offense keep possession

• Unsportsmanlike conduct includes:

  • Excessive arguing

  • Intentional rough play

  • Cheating or ignoring agreed rules

• Repeated unsportsmanlike behavior may result in removal from the game.

11. General Rules and Safety

• This is a tackling game, so player safety is a priority.

• No intentional head-to-head contact.

• Players are responsible for their own safety.

• Rules may be adjusted before the game only if all players agree.

12. Winning the Game

• The game target score is 15 points.

• If a team reaches 15 points first, the opposing team is granted one final possession to attempt to score.

• If the opposing team does not score on that possession, the game ends and the team with 15 points wins.

• If the opposing team does score, the game becomes tied and the Tie Rule applies.

• Tie Rule: When the game is tied at 15 points or after the final-possession score:

  • The game continues with no time limit.

  • To win, a team must score two touchdowns in a row without the other team scoring in between.

  • If the opposing team scores, the two-score requirement resets.

• The winning team should be acknowledged by both teams as a sign of good sportsmanship.

End of Rule Book