I played 6-Man football in Virginia in the mid 1950's. We had the "clear pass" rule which stated that when the QB (or whoever) received the ball from Center - he had to make a "clear pass" (NOT a handoff) to the next player. Also - HE could not run the ball (unless he received it BACK from another player).

I hope that this rule has been eliminated, & I'm reasonably sure it has (probably long ago).

Well I am sure that is not the only thing that has changed it the last 57 years.

Don't see much else different. Still have to physically dominate an opponent to win. Football is TWO THINGS - blocking & tackling!!!

Getting back to the "clear pass" rule - can anyone tell me WHEN it was changed?

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PS: These words by the immortal "Bear" Bryant will hold true as long as there IS the game of football:

“We believe and teach our boys they must be more aggressive and “out-mean” our opponents if they expect to win with consistency. If we “out-mean” and physically whip our opponents by hard blocking and tackling, and we are consistent in doing it, we’ll win a lot of football games. Football is a contact sport, and we must make the initial contact. In order to be a winner a boy must whip his man individually, and the team must beat the opponent physically”.

Paul “Bear” Bryant

It was still a rule in later 60's, but widely violated and ignored.

Thank you! I never particularly liked that rule.

I know it was still an official rule in 1960 but was gone by 1970.

It was debated by coaches and Stephen Kepler nationally in the 1950s as a rule that should be done away with.

I have been trying to look into the history of sixman football in Virginia for a few months now but I haven't had much luck...can you email me and maybe we can talk about the sport in Virginia. leman.saunders@gmail.com