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Flag Guarding on Scoring Play

NIRSA Flag Football Rules Book 23rd Edition

Third and 1 at B's 21. A-1 receives the snap and rolls to the left. A-1 scrambles in the backfield and contacts the hand of B-2 while blocking the flag belt at B's 25. Not having any options, A-1 decides to run the ball rather than pass it. A-1 runs for a touchdown. What is the result of the play?

Flag Guarding. If Team B accepts the penalty, enforce 10 yards from the previous spot, B’s 21. The touchdown does not count. A’s ball, 3rd and 11 on B’s 31.
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