2014 Rulebook

Defensive Modifications Continued…  e. Defensive Formations  

i. Defensive formation require four distinct levels.   1. Line of Scrimmage  

2. Linebackers, four yards off the line of scrimmage   3. Inside the 5 yard line, the linebackers can line up 3 yards off the line of  scrimmage.   4. Cornerbacks, at least one yard behind linebackers (5yds off the LOS)   5. Safety, at least one yard behind cornerbacks (6yds off the LOS)  

a. After the ball is snapped, the defensive players can go wherever they  want  

Special Team Modifications   a. Punt/Punt Return   i. Pee Wee Division 

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1. On 4th down the offense must declare that they are going to punt. No fake  punts   2. Upon the offense declaring punt, the ball will be marked 20 yards from the line  of scrimmage.   3. If the 20 yards marked off lands in the end zone a touch back will be declared.   ii. Minor and Major Division  1. On 4th down the offense must declare that they are going to punt. No fake  punts   a. First four games:  i. Teams will align in punt and punt return formation  respectively.   ii. The Punt team will only snap and punt the ball.  iii. They will not rush down the field  iv. The Punt Return team must make either a fair catch or down  the ball.

WHITEPOINT YOUTH FOOTBALL 2014 RULES  9