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Cecil,
You have framed my question quite well, but left me still without an answer. Should I understand the situation to be of case #1 or case #3 as you have labelled them? (I don't believe that #2 applies, since the definition of encroachment clearly states defender, and this is an attacker who is in the wrong position.) USSF makes it quite clear that case #1 would be the proper call, however as you pointed out under NFHS it is unclear if the listed penalty applies to only article 4 or to all four articles. That is my problem, I don't know.
I was thinking about the restart rationale you stated in #1 and unfortunately, find it unconvincing for NFHS rules, since this organization tends to handle restarts differently. Consider how a throw-in which does not enter the field of play is handled. Under USSF the restart never took place and the same team will attempt another throw, however, NFHS rules explicitly state that the opposing team will receive the throw. If we apply this rationale to the kick-off, maybe NFHS wants the kick awarded to the opponents if the kicking team conducts an improper restart?
I guess I am just looking for a definitive ruling for NFHS play. Anyone know how to get one?
[Edited by Nevadaref on Aug 13th, 2003 at 04:26 AM]
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