In NFHS football, a double foul occurs when both teams commit fouls during the same down. This situation presents a specific set of rules for enforcement. For example, if Team A commits a holding penalty and Team B is flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct during the same play, officials would declare a double foul.
The primary benefit of the double foul rule is to prevent one team from gaining an unfair advantage due to offsetting penalties. Historically, this rule has evolved to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the game. It avoids situations where one penalty negates another, potentially leading to strategic manipulation.
