IFAF Rules Committee

IFAF Rules Committee

 

Errata for the 2020 rulebook

This list collects together the errors found in the originally published version of the 2020 rulebook. The online version incorporates all these changes.

Rule Error Correct text Ed
Summary of differences between NCAA and IFAF rules Omitted a new entry

Add:
" 2-34-1-a The tackle box is centred on the middle lineman, not the snapper."

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AR 3‑3‑2:XII and 3‑3‑2:XIII Not updated to reflect the change to Rule 3‑3‑2‑g‑1 Instead of
"first legally touched after the ensuing free kick,"
they should say
"declared ready for play on the ensuing free kick,"
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AR 4‑1‑2:II Not updated to reflect the change to Rule 4‑1‑2‑b‑3

Instead of
"Since there is no clear recovery of the kick, the ruling of the dead ball stands. The holding penalty is enforced at the B‑35, under postscrimmage kick rules. Team B’s ball, first and 10 at the B‑25.",
it should say
"Since there is no clear recovery of the kick, the ball is returned to the previous spot and the 10‑yard holding penalty is enforced. Team A retains possession and will have fourth and 5 at the A‑40.

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AR 7-2-4:III No line to gain is specified and the ruling would be different if it was 4th&2 or 4th&3.

Instead of "On fourth down",
it should say
"Fourth and three".

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AR 10‑2‑3:IV Not updated to reflect the 2019 change to Rule 10‑2‑5‑d

Instead of
"Team A's successful field goal attempt is snapped from Team B's 30‑yard line, and a Team B player fouls at the 20‑yard line during the kick. RULING: Team A may decline the penalty and accept the score or void the score and have Team B penalised at the previous spot",
it should say
"Team A's successful field goal attempt is snapped from Team B's 30‑yard line, and a Team B player commits a personal foul at the 20‑yard line during the kick. RULING: Team A may void the score and have Team B penalised at the previous spot
or accept the score and have Team B penalised on the ensuring kickoff"

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