The two points for kicks outside the 40-metre arc encouraged long-range kicking. The minimum of three players in each half of the pitch reduced the ability to employ all-out defence.
As California introduces its first national rule book for girls seven on seven flag football, significant changes include a new defensive position, which may lower scoring opportunities.
Umpires describe recent baseball collisions as unavoidable 'train wrecks,' highlighting the danger to players, notably the concussion suffered by Luis Arráez after a play.