2 flags only! Week 2 5V5 Rec

5V5 REC WEEK 2

Week 2 was a light week as it featured only 2 games: Bleue Dry 7.1 against Trailer Park Boys and Ambush against Dragon Magique. Before getting into those, I’d like to throw out a few reminders. First, it’s important to remember that 5V5 is 2 flags only. I have seen a lot of players playing with 3 on. You’re only putting yourself at a disadvantage! Second, the quarterback can indeed run, provided he does not do so directly after taking the snap. What I mean by that is a player can take the snap and pitch it to the quarterback to make him an eligible ball carrier. See Rule 10 of Football Canada’s Flag Football Rule Book below for more information.

Rule 10 – The Running Game

 1.1 The center is the player who gives the ball to the quarterback via a snap. The center cannot take a direct hand off back from the quarterback (no center sneak play). Any violation of this play is illegal procedure. 

1.2 The center must take a position facing the defense with the feet straddling the line of scrimmage. The ball must be snapped off the ground and between the legs in one (1) motion in the direction from toe to heel. Any player who snaps the ball shall be considered as the center. 

1.3 The line of scrimmage and point of scrimmage shall be determined by the officials according to the dead ball rules and scrimmage regulations. 

1.4 The quarterback is the player who receives the ball directly from the snap. 

1.5 Tosses or sweeps behind the line of scrimmage are allowed and are running plays. 

1.6 The player who takes the handoff, toss or pitch can throw the ball from behind the line of scrimmage. 

1.7 No player is allowed to move to try to draw the opponent’s offside. The quarterback cannot use tactics to try to draw the opponent offside (illegal procedure). The defensive unit on the field cannot shout terms that would confuse the offense and draw them offside (penalty). 

1.8 All defensive players are eligible to rush once the ball has been handed off or tossed, or there is a play action fake or fake handoff. 

1.9 Spinning is allowed, but the ball carrier cannot dive forward or jump to avoid a defensive player or gain yardage (no diving). One foot, at least, must remain in contact with the ground. 

1.10 It is up to the ball carrier to avoid contact with the defender. 

1.11 The ball is spotted where the ball carrier’s hips are when the flag is pulled not where the ball is. The ball shall be placed so that its long axis is parallel to the sidelines.

Bleue Dry 7.1 vs Trailer Park Boys

Unfortunately this game was a forfeit by Trailer Park Boys. A 60-0 victory is awarded to Bleue Dry 7.1 and they improve to 1-1 on the season.

Dragon Magique vs Ambush

A tough game for Dragon Magique as they never seemed to find a rhythm offensively. On a positive note, Jean-Christophe Ferland suited up for his first game after missing Week 1. Ferland had a solid night amassing 52 yards to go along with 1 touchdown. For Ambush, Owen Bujarsky showed up to play! Bujarsky had 8 receptions for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns to help carry Ambush to their first victory of the season. Look for Bujarsky to be a potential WR of the year candidate!

Power rankings

1- Blue Ballers

2- Five guys (prev 3)

3- Ambush (prev 4)

4- Trailer Park Boys (prev 2)

5- Bleue Dry 7.1

6- Dragon Magique

7- Drawing Dead