Guides
Going to Your First Six-Man Game: What to Watch For
Heading to your first six-man football game? Here is what to watch for, from the exchange after the snap to kicked tries and the 45-point mercy rule.
Tag: Beginners
Guides
Six-Man Football Glossary: Terms Every Fan Should Know
Exchange, kicked try, mercy rule, restraining line and more. A plain-English glossary of six-man football terms for new fans, parents and players.
Rules
The Exchange Rule: Why the Six-Man Quarterback Can’t Just Run
In six-man football the player who takes the snap cannot carry the ball across the line of scrimmage. Here is how the exchange rule works and why it shapes every offense.
Rules
Six-Man Football Rules Explained: How the Game Differs From 11-Man
Smaller field, 15 yards for a first down, 4-point field goals and every player eligible. Here are the six-man football rules that make it a different game from 11-man.