There are no direct handoffs anywhere on the field, the offense must pass the ball. There can be laterals or pitches in any direction. The player who takes the lateral can throw the ball at any time. Receiving All players are eligible to receive passes at any time. Players must have at least one foot inbounds when making any catch.
Any offensive player can receive the ball in the end zone.
Passing All passes can be forward, lateral, or behind the passer. Shovel passes are allowed anywhere on the field. Interceptions change the possession of the ball at the point of interception. Play continues with no stoppage of play after an interception. After any dropped ball, there is an immediate change of possession.