2nd/3rd Grade 8 Man Tackle Football
Slow Transition from Flag to Tackle

GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.  3 OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

2. 2 WR ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE

3. 3 IN THE BACKFIELD OR AT SLOT WR

4. CENTER CAN’T BE COVERED

5. THE 2 GUARDS CAN BE COVERED AND THE DT’S COVERING THE GUARDS ARE THE ONLY 2 PLAYERS WHO CAN RUSH THE QB.

   1. THE OTHER PLAYERS CAN CROSS THE LINE ONCE THE BALL IS HANDED OFF.NO BLITZING!

6.  QB CAN START WITH THE BALL IN HAND in BOTH SHOTGUN AND UNDER CENTER

7.  OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE OFFENSE

8. QUICK WHISTLE

9. 40 YARD LINE MOVING IN.  TWO GAMES CAN GO ON SIMULTANEOUSLY

10. A FUMBLE OR INTERCEPTION CANNOT BE RETURNED, THEY TAKE OVER ON OFFENSE AND START AT THE 40.

11. HOME TEAMS CAN PAY FOR OFFICIALS, OR COACHES CAN OFFICIATE.  PLAY IS MEANT TO LEARN, ENCOURAGE, AND TEACH PLAYERS THE GAME OF FOOTBALL

12. HOME TEAMS CAN CHARGE $3 PER ADULT GATE FEE

13. Kids must attend the school (virtual or in person) to be on roster.  The only exception is if a school cancels football and a kid joins another school who does have a team.  Home School kids are also allowed.