PAT question

[HLin NC]

Wow, here in WNC teams just go for two at that age. #@!!, most middle schools go for two.

Not a particularly well thought out local rule. What's wrong with the Fed rule?

[InsideTheStripe]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Wow, here in WNC teams just go for two at that age. #@!!, most middle schools go for two.

Not a particularly well thought out local rule. What's wrong with the Fed rule?

In the league referenced, they flip the kicking and "going for it" points so you earn 2 for kicking.

At the level mentioned the center gets special "protection" on EVERY play in so that he cannot be contacted until the quarterback has had the opportunity to receive the ball. I think there are two competing interests at work here. First, the recognition that the majority of the centers at this age won't be able to long snap if they are worried about righting themselves for contact (no defensive rush is allowed on punts). Secondly, the league doesn't want teams to be able to score without a defense rush at this level. This rule is what they came up with...

Personally, I'd prefer that the use the same rules used at the level below this. No rushing on any scrimmage kicks. Kicker must kick from at least 5 yards behind the LOS. Offense and defense hold position until the ball is kicked.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by InsideTheStripe

In the league referenced, they flip the kicking and "going for it" points so you earn 2 for kicking.

I know of at least a couple leagues where you get 3 for a kick, 2 for a pass, and 1 for a run.

6 man football originated the 2 for a FG, 1 for a TD rule on the try. But 6 man also had 4 for a FG during general play, and a crossbar 9' off the ground and 25' wide.