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Originally posted by Mike Simonds
During our summer adult league season, we use NF rules modified with the NCAA defensive offside and kicks going into R's endzone rules. Both work well. The last game we had defensive offside at the snap on an extra point. Line judge throws his flag, withholds whistle, kick is good. Referee explains options to offensive team who declines the penalty and takes the points.
I believe the only reason why the NF has not changed the rule is because encroachment enforced as a dead ball foul is much easier to enforce. However, good officials can be easily retrained and its another positive move to bring the NF rules more in line with NCAA.
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The reason NFHS has not changed and probably will not change the rule is a perceived matter of safety. The belief is letting a defensive player into the neutral zone before the zone invites a potential situation where he will have momentum that could cause an injury.