Pop Warner bans kickoffs in 3 youngest age divisions

LANGHORNE, Pa. (AP) - Pop Warner is eliminating kickoffs in its three youngest football divisions, another safety-focused rules change sure to be noticed and discussed at higher levels of the game.

The ban, which will affect ages 5-10, will begin this fall. Instead, the ball will be placed at the 35-yard line to start each half and following scores.

Pop Warner bans kickoffs in 3 youngest age divisions