PAT scrimmage line

[MikeStrybel]

Thanks Jeff.

Cobra, I do know the definition of positions and referred to an RB/wing as the outside blocker - the guy who helps corral the defender who is trying to streak in to block the kick. In our league, we have 18 players on a team - the kids have to play both ways. The offense is supposed to but is not required to act as the PAT team. We simply move our RBs up to the wing and the line remains the same. During our first week, the officials said nothing about our formation. The next week saw a number of flags for not having our ends (not the backs) up and parallel to the line. My players are 9-11 years old and under 100#. It is competitive but instructional football.

We just finished our third week and only had the chance at two PATs today. Our rule set mandates that the snapper cannot move or block after the snap. The rule says he cannot be touched. The defense we faced today chose to block our guards into him instead, sandwiching him and pushing him back to congest the try. It was considered legal. I posted here to try to gain knowledge of what is permissible and legal. My goal is to help my players learn the correct way to play, but not be put at a disadvantage by doing something that others do and crews ignore as a grey area.

I appreciate your reply.