Our league, the TCYFL, uses IHSA/NFHS rules modified largely for safety and participation. We are one of the few Featherweight teams (9-10 year olds under 100 pounds) who kick PATs. It is an advantage since they award two points for the conversion. The TCYFL rule books states this:
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Section 13. Featherweight Level Rules
Extra Point (Conversion) and Field Goal Kicks
All kicking attempts (or fakes) are considered live and can be rushed accordingly. The center may not move after the snap. The defense may not hit the center.
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My question is this: Is it legal for the defense to block the guards into the center in an attempt to collapse the middle and block the kick? I have seen this enforced a couple ways this season. One crew insists that the center is sacred, as he is not allowed to move and thus defend himself. Another contends that the defense can run through his gap as long as they attempt to engage the guard rather than the center (wink, wink).
I appreciate your interps, as this will help us defend the PAT properly from both sides of the ball. Thank you in advance!
Wed Sep 21, 2011, 11:28am
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