RULE 4. DEFENSE
Tackle Football
Tackle Football
The defense may place a maximum of (5) players in the tackle-to-tackle "box."
No defender shall align directly over the Center (must maintain a 2-yard/6-foot cushion) and may not line up in the "A" gap prior to the snap.
Penalty: Illegal Formation.
Field Coaches: One (1) coach per team is allowed on the field.
Water Bottles: Coaches are permitted to have (1) Water Bottle on the field, but it must be kept in pockets or bags.
A bottle on the field results in Illegal Equipment, while a bottle that trips an opponent result in Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Recording: Handheld recording is prohibited; using any device (including tablets or phones) to record play results in Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
On Field Cameras: "On Field" coaches cannot have any type of recording device.
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