TYFA does not enforce positional jersey number restrictions.

Offensive lineman aligned on the end of the line of scrimmage wearing 00, 0-49, or 80-89 are eligible.

Players wearing 50-79 or 90-99 must report eligibility to the Referees before the play.

Declaration is required each time a player changes positions.

Failure to declare results in Illegal Touching if the playr handles the ball.

Center sneaks are prohibited. 

QB sneaks are legal at all tackle ages (7u, 9u, 11u and 13u).

Shotgun quarterbacks may run through any gap.

7u QBs under center cannot sneak through the A gap.

Violation of any of the prohibited items would result in an Illegal Procedure

7u Formation At least (1) player must be on the LOS to either side of the center, and a formation may not have more than (4) players in the backfield. The offense must maintain an "A Gap" no wider than (1) foot between the center and the adjacent players. 

Swinging Gate Formation: The swinging gate is legal.

• For 7u, at least (1) player must be on the LOS to either side of the center to form the "A" Gap.

9u, 11u and 13u formations follow NCAA rules.

Violations are penalized as Illegal Formation.

Interference penalty (against Defense – 5 yards + automatic first down) / (against Offense – 5 yards + loss of down)

One (1) coach from each team is permitted on the field for 7u ONLY!

Coaches:

• • Are to instruct their players in the huddle; place them; and may continue to instruct them until the ball is snapped. 

  • Are to back off once the QB starts their cadence, so that they are 5 feet behind the Referee and there are no players behind, left or right of them at the snap of the ball.

  • May not physically assist players once the play starts. 

  • Violation of any of the above, the coach will be charged with Interference.

Field Coaches: Coaches are permitted to have (1) Water Bottle on the field, but it must be kept in pockets or backpack.

• 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 in their hands. 

Reference Media and Communication Devices

Standard chains will be used for measurements - Down Box and Field Chains

If chains are dropped during measurement and placement is unclear, the play shall be replayed from a best-estimate original spot.