ESPN’s Kevin Seifert got an early glimpse at the new XFL rule book coming out today. Most of the rules are similar to what fans see in a pro football or college game. There are around 25 new tweaks aimed at making the game run faster, have more exciting scoring and a focus on player safety.

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Here are some high-level XFL Rules coming this season;

• Kickoff designed to discourage touchbacks and increase the likelihood of a return
• Players can’t leave the line of scrimmage on punts until after the kick.
• Three options after scoring a touchdown, one, two or three-point conversions
• A touchback will be spotted at the 35-yard line
• A shootout-style overtime
• Two forward passes on one play
• Any punts that go into the end zone or out of bounds will be marked at the 35-yard line
• Only one foot to be in bounds for possession
• Nine officials on the field
• Video official who can intervene on significant non-reviewable plays
• Booth-initiated reviews
• Offensive linemen can be up to two yards downfield when a pass is thrown
• Running game clock
• 10-minute halftime
• Two timeouts per team per half
• No coin tosses

We will have the entire XFL rulebook once the XFL releases it later today. Watch our XFL rule book recap on our LIVE YouTube show tonight at 8 pm EST. We look at the new XFL rules we like, and the new rules we don’t like.