Running clock except for the final two minutes of the second half
Field divided into four 25-yard boxes, and first downs are awarded each time the offense reaches the next box
No blocking, kicking, or fumbles
Only one lateral allowed per play except for throw offs and punt returns
Post-Snap
Once the ball is snapped, the defense must wait two seconds to rush, and the quarterback will have a total of four seconds to release the ball or cross the line of scrimmage
The quarterback cannot run unless rushed
The defense can blitz five times per half without waiting two seconds
All players are eligible downfield except for the center
North/south handoffs not allowed but pitches and handoffs to east/west runners permitted
Scoring
6pts per TD under 50 yards, 7pts for TDs over 50 yards
Teams will have distance-based options to convert PATs of 1, 2 or 3 points
Penalties
Most penalties will not award yardage but rather a free play or loss of down
Ball will generally go into play at the spot of the foul or the previous spot