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New York has a modified program for 7th and 8th graders. Defense must be in 6-3-2 or 6-2-2-1 defense. Motion can only be to on one side, motion man canot cross over center. Restrictions on offensive formations. Certain players must leave with an 18-point margin. And, for some schools in order to get players in they play 5 periods (they say quarters but quarters mean 4 periods).
It's always tough trying to remember all the rules, especially, when coming off a varsity game. You are lucky when you get to work with an official who only does junior high because he understands all this stuff.
The rules are published and they do give an extra level of safety to the game albeit confusing for officials.
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