b) Must have balanced offensive line, consisting of a guard, tackle and end, using normal splits (2 ft.) unless the end is split.
c) Quarterbacks must handle the ball in all formations, except during punts.
d) If Quarterback (QB) is to carry the ball the play must be ran outside the offensive guard.
e) May use up to two players exceeding 145 lbs. (double stripe) on the offensive line at the tackle position at the same time, however, they shall not pull block.
f) Any player eligible to catch a pass (not exceeding 105 lbs.), lined up as an eligible receiver (an end or back coming out of the backfield), must wear number 0 - 49 or 80 - 99.
g) Any player lined up as interior offensive linemen (center, guard, tackle), must wear number 50 – 79 or a proper penne pullover or turn jersey inside out.
h) See Appendix B: Legal Offensive Formations 5th & 6th Grade
i) Any player with a single stripe cannot line up as a running back during an offensive play, except when performing the actions as a punter.
3. 5th Grade – Defense
a) Only a six-man front can be used on the defensive line.
b) The following formations must be used: 6-3-2, 6-2-3, 6-2-1-2, 6-2-2-1.
c) Down defensive lineman must line up within the box.
d) The box will be defined as from tight end to tight end.
e) The defensive end shall not lineup no further then the outside shoulder of a tight formation.
f) Defensive Guards and Tackles must be head up on the offensive guards and tackles.
g) No defensive player shall play over the Center at any time.
h) Defensive Ends must play on the line of scrimmage.
i) Defensive Linebackers must stay five (5) yards back from the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped.
j) Defensive Backs must stay eight (8) yards back from the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped. Exceptions: when the offensive team uses a Flanker split more than 2 yards away from the Offensive End, then the Defensive Back may be up on the line of scrimmage for “bump and run” coverage.
k) Linebackers and Defensive Backs shall not weigh more than 100 lbs.
l) Up to two players weighing more than 145 lbs. (double stripe) may play defense and must be head up on the offensive tackles.
m) Inside the 10-yard line, any defense can be used however, no defensive player shall line head up on the Center.
B. 6th Grade
1. 6th Grade – Special Teams
a) No Kick-off. Ball will be placed on the offensive team’s 35 yd. line.
b) No punts. Offensive coach shall declare punt. Stop the clock (if running), mark off 20 yds., 10 second run- off from game clock.
c) If ball is on or inside the 40 yd. line, no punt, a play must be performed.
d) Field goals and point after must be declared and defensive team may rush the kicker only after the snap is handled or fumbled by the holder. NO FAKES ALLOWED.
e) If a safety is scored, the ball will be placed on the 50 yd. line to begin the next offensive series.
2. 6th Grade – Offense
a) Any formation may be used with the exception of not more than two (2) Split Ends on opposite side of the field. Backs shall not be split wider than 2 yards from the furthest lineman in the tight formation at the snap of the ball. Motion man cannot be more than 2 yards from Offensive Tackle or Offensive End whichever is the furthest in the tight formation. Motion player cannot be past Center position at the time of the snap.
b) Must have balanced offensive line, consisting of a guard, tackle and end, using normal splits (2 ft.) unless the end is split.
c) Quarterbacks must handle the ball in all formations, except during punts.
d) If Quarterback (QB) is to carry the ball the play must be ran outside the offensive guard.
e) May use up to two players exceeding 160 lbs. (double stripe) on the offensive line at the tackle position at the same time, however, they shall not pull block.
f) Any player eligible to catch a pass (not exceeding 120 lbs.), lined up as an eligible receiver (an end or back coming out of the backfield), must wear number 0 - 49 or 80 - 99.
g) Any player lined up as interior offensive linemen (center, guard, tackle), must wear number 50 – 79 or a proper penne pullover or turn jersey inside out.
h) See Appendix B: Legal Offensive Formations 5th & 6th Grade
i) Any player with a single stripe cannot line up as a running back during an offensive play, except when performing the actions as a punter.