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. Footballs that go into the crowd may be kept by the fans. The clock doesn t stop for incomplete passes, players going out of bounds or first downs.
Penalties are of three, six and nine yards.
No punting or fake kicks are allowed. Any ball not brought out of the end zone results in one point for the kicking team. The starting lineup includes eight players. Three players may be in motion toward the line of scrimmage before the snap. Blitzers must be five yards off the line of scrimmage and raise their hands before the snap.