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Two-Way Field: (Option 1)

The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 5-yard line and has four (4) downs to cross midfield.
Once a team crosses midfield, it has three (3) downs to score a touchdown.
If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, on 3 downs,
and elect to "punt" on 4th down, possession of the ball
changes and the opposition starts its drive from its own
5-yard line.
If the offensive team goes for it on 4th down and does not cross mid-field, the opposing team will start its possession from the spot.
Offensive Teams MUST declare 4th down intent; “Play or Punt”, when asked by the referee and prior to the ‘Ready for Play’.
Teams may use a timeout only to change the declaration of“Play” at any time prior to the expiration of the play clock.
If the declaration is “Punt” the ball changes possession and
will be placed at the opposing Team’s 5-yard line, 1st down,
with NO option to change the declaration.
If the offense fails to score, after crossing midfield the ball changes possession and the new offensive Team starts at its 5-yard line

One-Way Field Differences: (Option 2)

Starting possession will begin at the 40-yard line
There are no safeties. Ball will be spotted at the 40 with a change of possession.
The ball will never start further back then the 40-yard line.
Interceptions are dead balls and will be spotted at the 40-yard line.
Home and away teams should be on opposite sidelines.
All rules supersede rulebook
‘ PUNT’ declaration is final

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