The game is played on a field that is 50 yards long and 28 yards wide, rather than the traditional 100 yards long and 52 yards wide. That in itself creates a challenge for officials. It s like playing football on a postage stamp. Everything happens so rapidly. The small field creates some unique situations.
Kickoffs are from the goal line.
So we let them kick off and then add the penalty on to the end of the runback. Many of the NIFL officials have indoor football experience. The officials, as in any league, sometimes hear the displeasure of the fans, but Ball said unruliness isn t a problem, even though spectators are very close to the field. The fans are great because this is such a fan-friendly game. They re right on top of the action.