Under The Lights Rules
1st/2nd
3/15/25 Rule Clarification. The player that takes the direct snap from the center, CAN'T run across the line of scrimmage with the ball unless they hand it off/lateral first to another player
UNLIMITED Runs
45 second play clock
6 second sack count
Example 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, 4 Mississippi, 5 Mississippi, SACK
ONE Coach is allowed on the field for both offense and defense
In this division we want to get the players lined up properly and running in the right direction. We want to be flexible with the rules and teach the players the proper fundamentals of football. The Deception Rule will be in effect to help with the integrity of the passing game for both offense and defense.
3rd/4th
3/15/25 Rule Clarification. The player that takes the direct snap from the center, CAN'T run across the line of scrimmage with the ball unless they hand it off/lateral first to another player
30 second play clock
4 second sack count
Example 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, SACK
ONE run per offensive possession
NO runs 5yds from the End Zone
NO runs on extra points
1 Coach is allowed on the field for both offense and defense
In this division we want to encourage the teams to start focusing on passing the ball more than running the ball. The Deception Rule will be in effect to help with the integrity of the passing game for both offense and defense. We want the players to start applying proper QB, WR, and DB fundamentals in the passing game.
5th-8th
30 second play clock
4 second sack count - 5th - 6th Grade
Example 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, SACK
3 second sack count - 7th - 8th Grade
Example 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, SACK
NO RUNS
NO Coach allowed on the field
In this division we make the transition into an every-down is a pass play or a scaled down version of HS 7v7 pass game. We want the players to start working on their skills as a QB, WR, and DB that they have learned from their coach and apply it in a fun, competitive format.