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7v7 Rules, Rule 1

1. Field Definition and Markings

  • 1.1The field of play shall be 110-yards long by 65-yards wide. In addition there shall be an end zone 20-yards long at each end. These areas shall be marked as shown in the field diagram.
  • 1.2Sidelines lines marking the sides of the field.
  • 1.3Hash marks 2 series of hash marks, parallel to the sidelines and running the length of the field from 1 goal line to the other. Each hash mark is 24-yards from the nearest sideline. The ball must always be snapped between these 2 lines.
  • 1.4Goal Lines the lines marking the end of the field.
  • 1.5End Zone the area bounded by the goal line, end zone sidelines and dead line. The goal line is part of the end zone.
  • 1.6Field of Play the area bounded by the goal lines and the sidelines.
  • 1.7The following lines are parallel to the goal lines, running from 1 sideline to the other, on either side of the midfield line:
  • Midfield Line at 55-yards runs parallel to the goal lines and divides the field of play in 2 identical sections.
  • Dead Line the line 20-yards behind each goal line and parallel to it.
  • Kick-off line at 45-yards to start at half and after a touchdown. Kick-off line is used after a safety and single point.
  • Starting line at 10-yards of scrimmage after an interception inside the end zone.
  • Convert Line for 2-points at 10-yards.
  • Convert Line for 1-point at 5-yards.

2. Field Dimension & Measurements

  • 2.1All measurements are in yards and taken from the inside of the lines.
Ideal FieldOther Options
Field Width65Minimum 50
Length of Playing Field110Minimum 90
Length of End Zone20Minimum 10
Hash Marks (from sidelines)24-yard line20-yard line
Midfield line55-yard lineMidfield
Kick-off line to start a half and after a touchdown45-yard line10-yards away from midfield line
Kick-off line used after a safety or a single point35-yard line20-yards away from midfield line
Starting line of scrimmage after an interception
inside the end zone
10-yard line10-yard line
Convert line for 2 pts10-yard line10-yard line
Convert for 1 pt5-yard line5-yard line
7v7 Rules, Rule 1