Pennsylvania Approves More Contact During Off-Season Football Practice

by Jeff Fisher
Pennsylvania High School Football Huddle

It looks like spring practice won't be coming to the Keystone State anytime soon, but the state's governing body is trying to split the difference.

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association voted in favor of a new rule that will allow teams to have more contact during off-season workouts.  The rule allows teams to use blocking and tackling sleds during off-season workouts, plus allow them to practice "form" tackling and blocking.

In the spring, the PIAA approved rules that allowed teams to use helmets and shoulder pads in off-season workouts and at 7-on-7 competitions.

by Jeff Fisher
Pennsylvania High School Football Huddle

7-on-7 tournaments are spreading like wildfire across the nation, and today we learn that the inaugural Northeastern Elite 7-on-7 Showcase will be held several weeks before the start of fall camp.

The two-day tournament will be held July 23-24 at Susquehanna Township High School and is expected to attract teams throughout the Northeast and Atlantic States regions.

As of last week, 2009 AAA runner-up Manheim Central was confirmed as well as a team from Mechanicsburg and Susquehanna Township.

For more information, go can go to www.nee7on7showcase.com.