What happens if a player touches the boundary lines?

When a player touches the boundary lines during a play, they are considered out of bounds. This means that the player's status with respect to being in or out of the field of play is determined by their relationship to the boundary lines. According to NFHS Football Rules, a player is deemed to be out of bounds when they step on or beyond the boundary lines, or when they touch any object that is out of bounds. Therefore, the correct interpretation reflects that any engagement with the boundary lines results in the player being out of bounds, thereby stopping the play and affecting the continuation of the game.