ARTICLE 1. A runner shall not flag guard by using their hands, arms, or the ball to cause contact
between the runner and an opponent that denies the opponent the opportunity to pull or
remove the flag belt. Examples of flag guarding include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Placing or swinging the hand or arm over a flag.
b. Placing the ball in possession over a flag.
c. Lowering the shoulders in such a manner that places the arm over the flag belt.
d. Contacting an opponent with an extended hand or arm.
PENALTY—Live-ball foul. Five yards from the spot of the foul; also loss of down by Team A
before team possession changes during a scrimmage down. [S37]
