This digest of GRIDIRON AMERICA playing rules has been prepared to aid players, spectators, and others interested in gaining an understanding of the game.  It is not meant to serve as a substitute for the Official Playing Rules, and in cases where these explanations and the Official Playing Rules conflict, the text of the official rules always prevail.  To review a particular section, simply click on the appropriate link below.

Game Preliminaries (Field Dimensions, Coin Toss)

Game Timing

Players and Substitutions

Scoring (Touchdowns, Field Goals, Safety, Single, Try and Defensive Return)

Measurement

Player Position at Snap

Use of Hands, Arms and Body

Forward Pass

Backward Pass

Pass Interference

Fumble and Muff

Scrimmage Kicks

Fouls on Final Play of Half