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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. 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.

ii. Minor and Major Division

WHITEPOINT YOUTH FOOTBALL 2014 RULES  8