Tools · Rules at-a-glance
Five-minute rules.
Most parents can't fully explain their kid's sport's rules and never admit it. These primers fix that. Field setup, scoring, the calls you'll see in a typical game, and the three things parents most often get wrong.
Each piece links to the official governing-body rulebook for the version of record.
Baseball
Baseball: rules at-a-glance
Diamond, nine innings, three strikes you're out. The rules of youth baseball in five minutes.
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Basketball
Basketball: rules at-a-glance
Two teams of five, a hoop, a ball, four quarters. The rules of youth basketball in five minutes.
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Lacrosse — Boys
Boys lacrosse: rules at-a-glance
Stick and ball, contact, four quarters. The rules of boys lacrosse in five minutes.
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Football — Flag
Flag football: rules at-a-glance
Pull the flag instead of tackling. Same goal, different physics. The rules of youth flag in five minutes.
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Football — 7v7
Football 7v7: rules at-a-glance
Skill positions only. No linemen, no contact (mostly), the recruiting circuit. The rules of 7v7 in five minutes.
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Hockey
Ice hockey: rules at-a-glance
Ice rink, three periods, six players per side. The rules of youth hockey in five minutes.
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Soccer
Soccer: rules at-a-glance
Two halves, no hands, offside is real. The rules of youth soccer in five minutes.
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Softball
Softball: rules at-a-glance
Diamond, seven innings, windmill pitching. The rules of youth fastpitch in five minutes.
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Football — Tackle
Tackle football: rules at-a-glance
Four downs to gain ten yards, four quarters, contact at every position. The rules of tackle football in five minutes.
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Volleyball
Volleyball: rules at-a-glance
Six players per side, three touches max, get the ball over the net. The rules of indoor volleyball in five minutes.
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