Simplified Offside Rules
This content delves into the intricacies of the offside rule in soccer, explaining what constitutes offside position and offense. It clarifies scenarios where a player is considered in offside position and when they are not. Additionally, it defines the concept of becoming involved in active play and interfering with play or opponents. Through visual aids and concise explanations, the content aims to enhance comprehension of offside rules in soccer.
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OFFSIDE Simplified WL 2024
2 components to the offside law Being in an offside position Committing an offside offence WL 2024
A player is in an offside position if: Offside position any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents half (excluding the halfway line) and any part of the head, body or feet is nearer to the opponents goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent (note: not second to last) WL 2024
Offside position WL 2024
It is not an offence to be in an offside position. WL 2024
Offside position A player is not in an offside position if level with the: second-last opponent (note: not second to last) or last two opponents WL 2024
Not offside position WL 2024
What does offside offence mean? WL 2024
A player in an offside position at the moment the ball is played or touched by a team-mate is only penalized on becoming involved in active play. Offside offence WL 2024
What does becoming involved in active play mean? WL 2024
Becoming involved in = active play Interfering with play Interfering with an opponent WL 2024
Interfering with play = playing or touching a ball passed or touched by a team-mate WL 2024
Interfering with an = opponent preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent s line of vision or .. WL 2024
challenging an opponent for the ball or clearly attempting to play a ball which is close when this action impacts on an opponent Interfering with an opponent or making an obvious action which clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball WL 2024
gaining an advantage by playing the ball or interfering with an opponent when it has: What is also considered to be active play? rebounded or been deflected off the goalpost, crossbar, match official or an opponent been deliberately saved by any opponent WL 2024
There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from: No offside offence a goal kick a throw-in a corner kick WL 2024
Who is responsible for indicating an offside offence? The Assistant Referee WL 2024
Who is responsible for penalizing an offside offence? WL 2024
The Referee WL 2024
What is the restart for an offside offence? If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards an indirect free kick (from where?) and uses the appropriate signal. WL 2024