Practice starts 8/23 behind High School East at 6 p.m.
(The same place the combine was held)

Understanding 'Downs' and 'Distance'

- Basically, a 'down' is a play. From the time the ball is snapped (put into play), to the time the play is whistled over by the officials, is considered one down.

- A team's offense is given four downs (plays) to move ten yards toward the opponent's end zone

- Distance is the number of yards a team needs to get a new set of four downs (plays)

-If they make the ten yards needed within four downs, they are given a new set of downs. This is called getting a first down

Example: 1st down and 10.
(We are on play #1 and have 10 yards to go until we get 4 new 'downs')

League Messages

From your Director:

Aug 07, 2010: Jr./Sr. Flag practices begin August 23th.

Marc Quail

mquail@nycap.rr.com

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From the Commissioner:

Sep 16, 2009: Don't forget to check out our apparel available from Gary's Treasures.

Gary Blond
518-373-8005
gary@jrplainsmenfootball.org