Arena Football The Field:
All of the action of an NFL game, crammed into 50 yards with a lid!
- An Indoor padded surface 85 feet wide and 50 yards long with eight-yard endzones.
- Goal posts are nine feet wide with a crossbar height of 15 feet (NFL goal posts are 18 ½ feet wide with the crossbar at 10 feet).
- Sideline barriers are 48 inches high and made of high density foam rubber and don't be surprised if you see a player go over the sidelines and into the stands.
The Players and Formations:
Football The Way It Was Meant to be Played
- Eight players on the field
- 20-man rosters
- Four-player taxi squad
- Players play offense and defense with exception of the kicker, quarterback, offensive specialist (the kick returner on defense) and two defensive specialists.
- Substitution: All non-specialists may substitute only once during each quarter
Movement of the Ball and Scoring:
- Four (4) downs are allowed to advance the ball ten (10) yards for a first down, or to score.
- Six (6) points for a touchdown.
- One (1) point for a conversion by place kick after a touchdown; two (2) points for a conversion by drop kick and two (2) points for successful run or pass after a touchdown.
- Three (3) points for a field goal by placement or four (4) points for a field goal by a drop kick.
- Two (2) points for a safety.
Kicking:
No Wimpy Punting
- Kickoffs are from the goal line.
- Punting is illegal. On fourth down, a team may go for a first down, touchdown or field goal.
- The receiving team may field any kickoff or missed field goal that rebounds off the net.
Other Facts About Arena Football:
- Timing: Four 15-minute quarters with a 15-minute halftime
- The Arena Football League is in its 12th year of existence
- During an Arena Football game, about 20 footballs go up into the stands. and like baseball, the fans get to keep the balls. You might even see some great catches by the fans!
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