NFL Coaches' Rules
In the National Football League, coaches, like players, are governed by a strict set of official rules handed down from the commissioner's office.
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Challenges
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Each coach receives two "challenges" per game. Coaches can challenge a call by throwing a challenge flag onto the field. An unsuccessful challenge results in the loss of a timeout. If both of a coach's challenges are successful, the coach receives a third challenge.
Removing Team from Field
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The coach cannot remove his team from the field of any game--regular season, playoffs or preseason--without the express direction of the referee. The team of the coach who violates this rule might forfeit the game and be held responsible for any and all financial losses incurred by the opposing team.
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Substitutions
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Each coach is allowed unlimited substitutions, but only 11 players can be on the field at the time of the snap. Players can enter the field only when the ball is dead and must exit the field on their own sideline before a snap or free kick.
Extra-Point Attempts
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After a touchdown, a coach can decide to kick an extra point (one point) or attempt a try for two points. During a try for two points, the ball is spotted 2 yards from the goal line, and the offense has one scrimmage down to cross the goal line.
Dress Code
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Before 2007, coaches were required to wear official team gear supplied by Reebok, the official clothing sponsor of the NFL. As of July 2009, thanks to lobbying by coaches such as Mike Nolan and Jack Del Rio, coaches are allowed to wear suits, but only for games at home.
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