What do I do after an inadvertent whistle?
Rule- USA
- NFL FLAG
- 12U
- 12 and under
- Ages 11-12
- League play
- 2026-27 season
- Referees
An inadvertent whistle kills the play. The team in possession chooses:
- Take the ball where the whistle blew, and the down counts, or
- Replay the down from the original line of scrimmage.
If the inadvertent whistle happens on the last play of a half or the game, the offense gets one untimed down with the same two options.
Added 21 Oct 2026