1. Kickoffs:

1. • 7u: 50-yard line

   • 9u, 11u, 13u: 40-yard line

2. Safety Punts:

1. • 7u: 35-yard line

   • 9u, 11u, 13u: 25-yard line

3. 7u Kickoffs:

1. • (2) Coaches per team permitted for alignment only.

   • Coaches shall exit the field before the play.

   • Violation results in a Delay of Game.

1. Prohibited when:

• The winning team leads by 18 or more points.

2. Violation results in Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

• Receiving team gains possession at recovery spot plus 15 yards.

3. Onside Kicks after a Safety:

• Prohibited for all ages.

1. 9u thru 13u standard NCAA punt rules apply.

2. 7u Division:

• On fourth down, the offense shall declare punt or play attempt to the Referee.

• Declaration may not change unless a timeout is charged for either team.

• 7u punts are thrown balls.

• Fake punts are prohibited.

• The Referee hands control by holding the ball.

• The play becomes live once the punter takes possession.

  • Live means the defense can rush, the Gunners can run down field and the punt may be returned.

1. A quick kick is defined as a surprise punt executed on an early down (usually second or third) from a standard offensive formation, rather than a traditional punting formation.

2. 7u quick kicks are permitted only if the ball is physically kicked.