The Game, Field, Players and Equipment
ART. 1 ... It is the object of the game for one team t0 carry or pass the ball across the opponent's goal line. The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points.
ARï. 2 . .. The game ef flag football is Idy9d with an inflated ball by Zo teams on a rectangular field that is eithei (0y state association adoption): 300 by 120 teet (Oiagrzm é1), 360 by 120 teet (Diagram #2) or 360 by 160 feet (Diagram #3). While the ball is live, arl interval called a doen is in progress and the téam in OSSeSSiDn dttempls to 8dvance the ball by carrying, kicking or passing it. If a fout occurs, the“penalty loss, if tot declined, is erlf0Fced during the interval between downs. The team in possession has a series af foJr downs numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 to advance the ball to the zone to gain, which is usually the next 20- or 40-yard line in advance of the spot where the series begins. Points are scored by touch- down, successful try or safety.
