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  1. I coach a 4th grade team, 9-10 year olds. I have 15 kids, and about 10 of them played last year. We were 4-0 going into last Saturday, but we finally met our match. We lost this game primarily because we could not seem to wrap up the running backs on the other team. Their backs were very shifty, doing alot of Juking and dancing. They had two good backs, and to their credit, they were good at it. On nearly every play we had a defensive player on the back behind the LOS, but we could not get their backs wrapped up. One of my players described them as "slippery". Does anyone have any good drills or ideas as to how to handle a dancer/spinner? We lost the game 26-13(they were 4-0 also). I think we may meet them again in the playoffs, and we need help getting them on the ground. Bottom line--players in right position, but unable to finish off tackle... Willy
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    I appreciate all of the discussion on this topic. It would seem however, that everything on here is simply a matter of interpretation. Does anyone know of a rulebook of any kind that would describe this situation? If not, than I suppose the only interpretation that matters is that of the official during the game. Willy
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    Rules Help

    Thanks for the input, and I do not disagree with the comments. My confusion comes from the fact that I have seen this called both ways. I guess I was looking for a clear explanation ie. a rule book that defines this situation. Our league plays under the Missouri High School rulebook, with some slight league modifications. Here is another thought, and I know this is a stretch, but give this consideration. Let's say a team is behind and desperate to maintain possession of the ball. If the interpretation on this forum is correct, then could a team pooch punt the ball back into the scrum area, meaning the "crowd" at the LOS on a punt in hopes that the ball would be batted around and hopefully recovered by the kicking team in order to regain a first down??? I know this is a stretch, but a team could nearly pull off an on side kick so to speak! In any case, the rule seems a bit cloudy to me. Funny thing is, I am in my 11th year coaching youth football, and I learn new things all of the time. Willy
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    Rules Help

    I coach a 4th grade team, and this weekend a call raised some discussion. I cannot find an exact interpretation in any rule book, so any help is appreciated. The other team was faced with a 4th down and about 25. They punted. The punt was very short, it only traveled about 10 yards. One of my players made the mistake of trying to field the punt, and bobbled the catch. The punting team then recovered the ball without advancement. The spot was still at least 10 yards short of the first down marker. My question is, who gets possession of the ball? I know in a blocked punt situation, the receiving team would gain possession if the kicking team did not advance it past the first down marker. The officials gave the ball to the kicking team with a first and ten. Are they correct? Remarkably, this very same thing happened to a 6th grade team I was coaching about ten years ago, and the ball was awarded to the receiving team? Any thoughts????? Thanks, Willy
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