What should officials do if a team commits a foul during a try attempt?

When a team commits a foul during a try attempt, the correct course of action is to assess the penalty from the succeeding spot, if applicable. This is based on the NFL rules which state that fouls committed during the try are typically enforced as a regular foul, affecting the subsequent play.

In this situation, officials will assess the penalty according to the type of foul committed. If it occurs during the try and does not have any specific enforcement rules, the penalty will usually push the offensive team back for the next down in the case of a non-replay foul (like a holding or personal foul), or they may choose to repeat the try if the penalty allows.

Ignoring the foul would not uphold the integrity of the game and create inconsistencies in enforcement. Ending the game immediately is not a viable option as the game must continue until its natural conclusion, and restarting the down from the previous spot would not accurately reflect the enforcement of the penalty, disrupting the flow of play and the fairness of the game. Thus, assessing from the succeeding spot is the proper action to ensure the rules are followed and to maintain the integrity of the game.