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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.
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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.
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Why Six-Man Scores Run So High: Kicked Tries, 4-Point Field Goals and the Mercy Rule
A 2-point kick, a 4-point field goal and a 45-point mercy rule. How six-man football scoring works and why final scores look like basketball games.
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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.