RULES
Mandatory Play Rule (MPR)
The following is excerpted from the National Pop Warner Rule Book; Part V; Rule 9
All MPRs should be based on the eligible players at the time of the game.
| 16-25 players | 10 plays |
| 26-30 players | 8 plays |
| 31-35 players | 6 plays |
- The plays must be from the line of scrimmage.
- Kickoffs, extra-points, and free-kicks shall not be used in fulfilling the MPR requirement.
- A play shall not count toward fulfillment of the MPR if the play results in a penalty that causes the down to be replayed.
- All players shall be provided their mandatory plays by participation in "active" plays, without the intent to minimize the action or integrity of the plays. Plays such as, but not limited to, having the center snap the ball to the quarterback, and then the quarterback fall to the ground, while substitutes are playing the other positions, shall NOT be considered as active plays.
- All players shall receive their mandatory plays by the end of the third quarter, or they shall enter the game at the start of the fourth quarter, and remain in the game until they have received their required number of plays.
