Rule 16 — Overtime Procedures
Section 1 — Definitions
Article 1 — Possession Series
A possession series is a team's continuous possession of the ball in an extra period. It may consist of one or more series of downs.
Article 2 — Extra Period
An extra period shall consist of two possession series with each team putting the ball in play by a snap on or between the inbound lines on the designated 25-yard line. The game clock shall not run during an extra period.
Section 2 — Overtime Procedures
Article 1 — Score Tied
If the score is tied at the end of the regular playing time of all League's regular season and postseason games, a system of overtime rules shall be in effect.
Article 2 — End of Regulation
At the end of regular playing time, following an intermission of no more than three minutes, the Referee shall immediately toss a coin at the center of the field. The visiting team captain calls the toss. The winner may choose: (1) Offense or defense; or (2) Which end of the field shall be used.
Article 3 — Possession Series
Each team retains the ball during a possession series until it scores or fails to make a first down. Beginning with the third extra period, a team's possession series will be one play for a two-point try from the two-yard line.
Article 4 — Scoring
The team scoring the greater number of points during the regulation and extra periods shall be declared the winner. Beginning with the second extra period, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a 2-point try.
Article 5 — Timeouts
Each team shall be allowed one timeout for the first extra period and one timeout for the second extra period. Each team will be allowed one timeout beginning with the third extra period until the game is ended. Timeouts not used during the regulation periods may not be carried over.
Article 6 — Interval Fouls
Penalties for fouls that occur between the end of the fourth period and the start of the extra period are enforced from the 25-yard line.
Article 7 — General and Specific Rules Apply
Except as provided above, all other general and specific rules shall apply during any extra period.