Fairfax County Flag Football League

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subject: "blocking rules"

john frank

Oct 29, 2006
8:40 PM

;	Would any team in this league like the blocking rules to change?like blocking down the field?? why is this rule blocking only behind the line??

RawDawgs#2

Oct 29, 2006
9:48 PM


;	I am all for a rule change on this one, then we can see who really has what it takes.

NVFFA

Oct 29, 2006
10:07 PM


;	Take your ass to another league then. I played for years in the blocking down field. All it does is cause fights.

C Spot Run

Oct 29, 2006
10:33 PM


;	Down field blocking Leagues, are for Young Immature football players that think they have something to prove. Get over it, it`s over-rated.

Sad Clown

Oct 30, 2006
7:34 AM


;	There are leagues for down field blocking. Keep this league the way it is.

#4

Oct 30, 2006
12:17 PM


;	Most of us have to wake up the next morning and go to work, there`s no need for that kind of play in this league. I came from that other league where its allowed and I saw way too many injuries and way too many fights braking out because of that.

WATS

Oct 30, 2006
1:15 PM


;	I thought you could block for the first 5 yrds down field?

no

Oct 30, 2006
2:55 PM


;	no down field blocking at all...and keep it that way...

Blocking fan

Oct 30, 2006
3:01 PM


;	I would love to play football with blocking, but then again I`d like to tackle also because thats how real football is played. But we play flag. There isn`t a real need for down field blocking in flag football. We use the flags for a reason. Keep players safe from serious injuries.

Just a thought

Oct 30, 2006
4:10 PM


;	Just to add to the disscussion. Blocking on kick returns ? any thoughts ? 1 on 8 seems so fair to me.

C Spot Run

Oct 30, 2006
4:14 PM


;	Even though you cannot Block, your return team, can certainly run to the ball and create a wall. But thats it, once they get close, then stop. I`m surprised alot of team dont do this.

An idea

Oct 30, 2006
4:29 PM


;	I agree with all of you that said downfield blocking would taint the league b/c it would cause more harm than good. However, I think a good rule change would be to allow players to "screen" downfield, ie run in front of the ball carrier, but they cannot extend their arms to block or make contact with the defender in any way. This worked really well in my college intramural games. Any thoughts?

reality

Oct 30, 2006
4:34 PM


;	while these are all good ideas, don`t plan on any rule changes in regard to blocking downfield. The league has had the "no downfield blocking" rule in effect for as long as I can remember. Every year we usually see a few people offer ideas and suggestions to change this rule, but you won`t see them ever change this.

C Spot Run

Oct 30, 2006
4:58 PM


;	Yep, this wont change, Since we are in National IFFL League, With the same rules, for the most part.

re: An idea

Oct 30, 2006
5:10 PM


;	One word for you. Refs! Not sure if I want to add another thing to their plate. Some are great and can handle it. But not many.

RawDawgs#2

Oct 30, 2006
5:40 PM


;	I can see where you all are coming from, with that information I can see why it stays as it is. I also played in the other league but did not see that many fights or injuries for that matter. Your points are well taken and I can agree with you all. I do think that the blocking without extending the arms would make things slightly more competitive but then again it is just another thing for the ref`s to have to watch for. With there only 3 of them on the field that might get difficult

player

Oct 30, 2006
5:44 PM


;	I played intramurals at virginia tech for years and we had downfield screen blocking. Which means you can`t run into the person but you are allowed to get in the way and run around to get in the way of the other team. Its very easy to ref against as I did it, if you take somebody out downfield then its a penalty.

john frank

Oct 30, 2006
6:22 PM


;	thanks for all the input,my team play in maryland league and the down field blocking is allowed,i live in fairfax and like that part of the game,kinda hard to run a screen play when you cant block down the field,you guys must have some good qbs to move the ball down the field,just a question you cant block on kickoff or punts what is that ??also can you rush the exrta point or field goals??

john frank

Oct 30, 2006
6:23 PM


;	also i have not seen one fight in this league,but have seen some guys on there ass!!!

john frank

Oct 30, 2006
6:27 PM


;	why not just have it in the a-division and when the other teams are ready for the contact they can move in to a-division(just a thought)we got like 7-teams from virginia playing in maryland and would like to play these rules in our own state!!!

Chud Johnson

Oct 30, 2006
7:17 PM


;	more than blocking downfield, i`d like to have some kind of stiffarm to the chest or shoulder area(nothing near the face)like another local league has.

Big D

Oct 30, 2006
7:50 PM


;	You can`t play that way in states. So what is your real point.

Raw Dawgs #9

Oct 31, 2006
0:51 AM


;	I like things the way they are now, personally. As it stands now, it comes down to how good the defense is at pulling flags and how good the offense is at outmaneuvering the defense. To me, that`s a higher level of skill than ever regular tackle football. I know I`d be able to carry myself in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner, but I have doubts about other people in the league. I`d hate the possibility of a fight or anything stupid over a game of flag football, and allowing downfield blocking could definitely open that avenue up. We have teams now who can hardly conduct themselves the way it is now, so.. Just my opinion.

My two cents

Oct 31, 2006
3:51 AM


;	Leave this league the way it is. When you go to state tourneys, you have to play this way...so leave it be. Those who want the downfield blocking/full contact can play in the leagues that allow it and/or play in both. There are several players in this league that play in both.

Raw Dawg Coach

Oct 31, 2006
10:49 AM


;	No question blocking is a important factor in football. Ex. The running game would be more of a factor. To many players in this league have other priorties and are not going to risk serious injury. From the looks of some of the caliber of players on some of the teams not everyone can take a hit. Some have never taken a hit. That present a huge problem. Blocking on the line is perfect, low speed but physical. Downfield? Hell! Just what we need a 240lb player blasting 155lb guy on a crack back. Then someone goes to the ER or wants to fight. Flag isn`t worth all that.

better yet

Oct 31, 2006
11:13 AM


;	a 155lb guy blind siding the stuff out of a 240 pounder on an interception return. It can go either way. Once again to add to the disscussion. Leave VFFA / IFFL alone, but open the disscussion about trying to help (other league name removed) get fields in fairfax since legacy is key to getting good fields, say after iffl games on sunday maybe. I just don`t want to go to manasty to play ball.

Sad Clown

Oct 31, 2006
11:40 AM


;	I`ve played in all types, the one league that allowed mirror blocking, (or arms to your side) is a good way to get a man really hurt. Our number one job was to take the blocker out first. Messed up as it sounds it was well with in the rules. To be honest with you, there are some scary big men in league A that I would not want to let get turned loss.

kickoffs

Oct 31, 2006
11:44 AM


;	well, if the rules aren`t gonna change, get rid of the kickoffs. It makes no sense to have a kickoff when its 1 man versus 8. yes there are the few occassions when you can make guys miss and get a big return, but its really ridiculous. screen blocking should at least be allowed on the kickoffs. and the flag guarding rule sucks. one of the refs told me that if you are running with the ball with the football in hand down by your side, the moment a defender reaches for your flag that`s flag guarding. I call that natural running. who the hell runs with the ball and has it up by their shoulders

Re: kickoffs

Oct 31, 2006
11:54 AM


;	It works OK for Tiki Barber!

there

Oct 31, 2006
12:58 PM


;	have been many kick returns in each league this year. Playin a diff league if you dont like it

A leaguer

Oct 31, 2006
1:05 PM


;	You guys really need to stop *****ing. The rules are fine just the way they are. This is flag football, not full contact football. If you want to hit more (and there`s plenty of contact in this league) then go join a tackle league and risk your knees. Quit filling up the messageboard w/ this b.s. And the flag guarding rule is easy to avoid, just learn to run w/o your arms dangling down your side

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