What are the penalty yardages?
Rule- USA
- NFL FLAG
- 12U
- 12 and under
- Ages 11-12
- League play
- 2026-27 season
- Referees
Defense (all include an automatic first down)
| Foul | Enforcement |
|---|---|
| Pass interference | Spot of foul |
| Holding / illegal contact, stripping | +5, spot foul |
| Offside / encroachment / illegal substitution | +5 from LOS |
| Illegal rush | +5 from LOS |
| Illegal flag pull (before the receiver has the ball) | +5 from LOS |
| Roughing the passer | +5 from LOS |
| Unnecessary roughness | +10 |
| Unsportsmanlike conduct | +10 from dead-ball spot |
| Taunting | +10 from LOS |
Offense (all include a loss of down)
| Foul | Enforcement |
|---|---|
| Screening/blocking, charging, flag guarding, holding/illegal contact | -5, spot foul |
| Offside / false start / illegal substitution | -5 from LOS |
Added 21 Oct 2026