1. 1. Ball carrier (QB,RB,TE,WR) weights shall not exceed the following:
   
   1. Tackle B - 100 pounds
   2. Tackle A - 125 pounds

1. Players taking the position of a tight end may exceed the weight limit above if they or their coach declare themselves to the official upon entering into the game as an ineligible receiver. While in the game at that position, the tight end shall be treated as an ineligible offensive lineman.
2. There shall not be permitted any reverses, counters or misdirection which results from a ball carrier who did not begin the play set between the tackles.
3. No quarterback sneaks will be permitted. A quarterback must retreat three steps before running with the ball.
4. Only one hand off, pitch or pass per play.
5. Rules applying to passing are as follows:
6. Each team must pass once every series of downs with these exceptions:
7. If it is fourth down and less than 3 yards (in the determination of the game official), the offensive team need not pass.
8. If the series of downs begins inside the opponents 10 yard line, the offensive team need not pass.
9. No pick passes are permitted.
10. On fourth down, the offensive team may choose to either punt or go for the first down. They must inform the other team of their decision before the play. The following rules apply to a punt:
    
    1. A punt is a dead ball play. There will be no blocking and no rush. No attempt may be made to block the punt.
    2. The ball will be marked where it is first touched by the defensive team, or a minimum of 20 yards from the original line of scrimmage, which ever is further.
11. A thirty second rule will be in place. The ball must be snapped within thirty seconds of the ready for play whistle.
12. Fumbles are live balls which may be recovered, but not advanced.
13. There will be no blocking below the waist at any time. No crack back blocks are permitted.
14. No players may be put in motion prior to the snap of the ball.
15. After scoring a touchdown, the scoring team may attempt an extra point. A forward pass will count as two points and a run shall count as one point.

 

SECTION III

Defensive Rules

Formation: A 6-2-3 defensive formation will be the only formation permitted.

The rules with respect to each position are as follows:

1. Interior line (defensive guards and tackles) shall line up head up on the offensive guard and tackle. No one shall line up over the center. The interior defensive line must begin their charge by directly and immediately engaging with the offensive lineman across from them. They may not slant or shoot gaps without first engaging with the offensive line.
2. Defensive ends may line up head up or one yard outside a tight end. They may charge directly at or outside this player, but may not slant into the inside gap. If no player aligns outside the offensive tackle on their side other than a split end, they may charge immediately up the field.
3. No player may align in any gaps between offensive players.
4. Line backers shall align at least 4 yards from the line of scrimmage and head up over the offensive guard or offensive tackle, but not in the gap. They may not blitz, but should pursue laterally (e.g. they may not be making tackles in the offensive back field between the offensive tackles), but may fill the hole to make a tackle at the line of scrimmage.
5. Secondary must align at least 7 yards from the line of scrimmage, except when the line of scrimmage is inside their own 10 yard line. In such a case, they may align 5 yards from the line of scrimmage.
6. Secondary players may adjust their lateral alignment to the formation of the offense and may be permitted to play either man to man or zone defense.
7. On the side of a split end, the defensive end may become a “walk away”, and may position himself halfway to the split end per the modified football rules.
8. All interceptions will be considered live balls and the defensive player may return the interception.

 

APPENDIX I

Loss of 4/5 Yards:

1. Failure to properly wear equipment during down.
2. Delay of game.
3. Failure to properly wear equipment just before snap.
4. Illegal substitution.
5. Encroachment.
6. Snap infraction.
7. False start.
8. Illegal formation or procedure.
9. Less than 7 players on line.
10. Illegal shift or motion.
11. Illegal handing ball forward.
12. Illegal forward pass.
13. Intentional grounding.
14. Ineligible receiver downfield.
15. Illegal touching.
16. Sideline interference.

 

Loss 8/10 yards

1. Illegal blocking.
2. Interlocked blocking.
3. Holding.
4. Runner grasping a teammate.
5. Illegal use of hands or arms.
6. Striking blockers head with hands.

 

Loss 12/15 yards

1. Unsportsmanlike conduct by player or nonplayer.
2. Forward pass interference.
3. Illegal block below waist.
4. Clipping.
5. Chop block.
6. Tripping.
7. Illegal personal contact.
8. Hitting out of bounds.
9. Grasping on opponents face mask or helmet opening.
10. Spear or face tackle.
11. Roughing passer.
12. Roughing snapper.
13. Illegal participation.
14. Sideline interference.
15. Non player illegally on field.

 

Disqualifications

1. Fighting by player or non player.
2. Any act if unduly rough or flagrant.
3. Striking, kicking, kneeing.
4. Intentionally contacting an official.
5. Second unsportsmanlike foul by player or non player.

 

PROTESTS

1. Only protests involving rules interpretations of the eligibility of a player shall be considered, never the judgment of an official calling a play.
2. Protests are decided at the local level in accordance with the administrative procedures of the league.

 

STANDING RULES COMMITTEE

Questions relating to the interpretation of these rules and regulations should be addressed in writing to Plattsburgh Pal Football league Rules committee only. A written reply shall follow after receipt of the letter.