2nd Grade 'A" Gap Restrictions

Oklahoma Suburban Football with input from all association coordinators and our head of officials, approved changes affecting the 2nd grade "A" gap restrictions in July 2016. These restrictions are in place to protect the center quarterback exchange while encouraging player development and fair competition.  See below for an excerpt from the revised 2017 OSF Rule Book:

• 4.1.3  All defensive linemen from tackle to tackle must be in a 3 or 4 point stance.
• 4.1.4  To ensure the execution of center/QB exchange no defensive lineman may line up inside of guards (A-gap or noseguard). Defensive linemen must line up outside of the guards and can go anywhere at the snap of the ball.
• 4.1.5  Middle linebackers must be a minimum of three yards off the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped.  At the snap they may fill the "A" gap.
• 4.1.6  No quarterback sneaks from under center, only from shotgun formation.

If you have questions or need further clarification, please contact your local associations football coordinator.