Kickoffs have been eliminated in Pop Warner's three youngest divisions, according to an Associated Press report (via ESPN.com). It's the sign of a movement that's starting at the bottom but also in the works at the very top of football, too.
The ball will be placed at the 35-yard line after scoring plays and to start each half in the Tiny Mite (ages 5-7), Mitey Mite (7-9) and Junior Pee Wee (8-10) divisions. The organization will then review the results from that change a year from now and consider implementing the rule change at older ages of youth football.