false start or encroachment

[AJ Kent]

The problem with reading this form is that there a lot of you guys with a lot of years of experience (and we appreciate this), but you like to bring in all this clutter and confusion to the simple basic question. A few years ago when I started my officiating career at the young age of 55, I would read the posts on this site religiously. I quickly found myself confused, bewildered, and questioning myself as to whether I would ever be able to get it right? It appears that things have not changed with this medium. The basic question of this post relates to the application of NFHS rules as they relate to encroachment. I doubt the individual who is begining his officiating career cares about the many times conflicting, NCAA, CFL, or NFL rules. He(she) needs help on the basic NFHS rules, and we all know that learning these are not an easy task for the beginner or seasoned veteran.

I thank you for your ear.
Respectfully,
AJ Kent