• Touchdown 6 points

• Safety 2 points

• PAT (3-yard line) 1 point (run play)

• PAT (3-yard line) 2 points (any forward pass play)

• Defensive Return (live play) 6 points

• Defensive Return (PAT) Value of the attempt

• Field Goals 3 points

• PAT Kicks 2 points

• A forward pass is when the ball moves toward the opponent's goal line after leaving the passer's hand even if it is caught behind the LOS.

1. During regulation play defensive scoring can occur by interception fumble recovery or blocked field goal for (6) points. 

2. During a PAT attempt, returns are worth the value of the attempt.

• A regulation goal post is required (10 feet high, 18 feet wide).

• NCAA kicking rules apply.

• No age-based kicking modifications apply. 

• All kicking attempts are live plays.

• 7u defenses must remain in their required defensive formation.

• A safety awards (2) points and possession to the scoring team at its own:

  • Flag: 20-yard line

  • 7u: 35-yard line

  • 9u, 11u and 13u: 25-yard line

  • The placement of the ball can be modified by penalty.

To promote , sportsmanship, player safety and efficient game management, the following Mercy Rule shall apply to all TYFA games:

1. A game shall be declared final immediately when a team has scored (50) or more points and holds a lead of (30) or more points over its opponent at any point during the game. Once both conditions are met, the game will end and the score at that time will be recorded as the official final score.

2. Both conditions (50+ points scored and a 30+ point margin) must be satisfied for the Mercy Rule to take effect. If either condition is not met, the game will continue as normal.

3. The clock does not run. It stays at a normal clock.

4. Examples:

Example 1: Team A leads Team B 50–20.

Team A has scored 50 points and leads by 30 points. The Mercy Rule applies, and the game ends immediately.

Example 2: Team A leads Team B 49–14.

Although the margin is 35 points, Team A has not yet scored 50 points. The game continues.

Example 3: Team A leads Team B 52–25.

Team A has scored 50+ points, but the lead is only 27 points. The game continues.

Example 4: Team A leads Team B 58–28.

Team A has scored 50+ points and leads by 30 points. The Mercy Rule applies, and the game ends immediately.

1. A forfeit is recorded only if the game had not started.

2. Outcomes:

   • No score or not start - offended team receives a 1-point win.

   • Tied game - offended team receives 1-point to break the tie.

   • Offended team was losing - offended team receives a 1-point win.

   • Offended team was winning - score stands.

1. Scores are final once the half-ending whistle sounds.

2. Instant replay and video review are not used.

3. Referees may correct obvious scoring errors before the next snap.

4. A team may challenge a scoring error before the next play.

5. Corrections must occur immediately or are forfeited.

6. If Referees refuse a timely challenge, the team must not take the field and must contact TYFA at 210-326-5241.

7. Allowing play to continue voids all future corrections.