Offside ExamplesOffside Examples

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Should we declare “B” offside?Or should we wait ?

declarewait

Diagram 1

B

A

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Clear Pass to Teammate

B

A

Now should we penalise “B”YesNo

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Clear Pass to Teammate

B

A

Correct, “B” is offside

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Diagram 2

B

A

Should we declare “B” offside?YesNo

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Clear Pass to Teammate

B

A

We need to know where “B” was when the pass was made!

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Not Offside

B

A

“B” was in onside position when the pass was made

B

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Yes

Diagram 3

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Should we declare “A” offside?Or should we wait?wait

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Clear Pass to Teammate

B

A

A

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Clear Pass to Teammate

B

A

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 4

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Assistant Referee Position

B

A

The assistant referee is responsiblefor making the determination

AR

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Not Offside

B

A

AR

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Yes

Diagram 5

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Clear Pass to Teammate

B

A

Any two opponents count, notjust goalkeeper and defender

AR

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Not Offside

B

A

AR

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Yes

Diagram 6

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Yes

Running Back for the Ball

B

A

Was “B” in an offside positionwhen the ball was played to him/her?

B

No

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Running Back for the Ball

A

Offside

B

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Yes

Diagram 7

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Yes

Running Back for the Ball

B

A

B

Was “B” in an offside positionwhen the ball was played to him/her?

No

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Running Back for the Ball

A

B

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 8

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Yes

Shot on Goal

B

A

Shot by “A” deflected by keeperto “B” - is “B” offside?

No

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Shot on Goal

B

A

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 9

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Yes

Shot on Goal

B

A

Shot by “A” deflected by keeper

to “B” - is “B” offside?

No

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Shot on Goal

B

A

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 10

B

A

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Yes

Rebound from Goalpost

B

A

Shot by “A” rebounds from goalpostkicked in by “B” - offside?

No

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Rebound from Goalpost

B

A

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 11

BA

Are any Red players in anoffside position? No

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Yes

Rebound from Crossbar

BA

“A” shots at goal, ball rebounds from crossbar back to “A”, “B”

moves to goal - is “A” or “B” offside?

A

B

No

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Yes

Rebound from Crossbar

Goalkeeper moves to block 2nd shot,“A” passes to “B” - “B” offside?

A

B

No

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Rebound from Crossbar

A

B

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 12

“A” shoots at goal, “B” in off-side position - infringement?

1

A

B

No

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Yes

Ball Deflected by Defender

B

A

Defender “1” moves to block butball glances off foot to “B” - offside?

11

No

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Ball Deflected by Defender

B

A

11

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 13

B

A

“A” shoots at goal, “B” in off-side position - infringement?

1 2

No

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Obstructing the Goalkeeper

B

A

“B” is interfering with the goalkeeperby blocking his/her view

1 2

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Obstructing the Goalkeeper

B

A

1 2

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 14

B

A

“A” shoots at goal, “B” in off-side position - infringement?

1

2

No

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Yes

Obstructing an Opponent

B

A

“B” moves to prevent “Blue 2” fromintercepting the shot - Offside?

1

2

B

No

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Obstructing an Opponent

B

A

1

2

B

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 15

A

“A” takes corner-kick, ball goes to “B”who shoots at goal. “C” offside?

B

C

No

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Yes

After a Corner Kick

A

As ball is passing by, “C”redirects ball into goal - infringement?

B

C

No

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After a Corner Kick

A

B

C

Offside

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Yes

Diagram 16A

“A” takes corner kick, ball goes to “B”who kicks ball into goal. Goal?

B

No

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After a Corner Kick

A player cannot be declared offsideon a corner kick

B

A

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Not Offside

B

GOAL!

A

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Diagram 17A

“A” takes corner kick, ball deflects from “Blue 1 ” to “B”.

B

1

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Yes

After a Corner Kick

“B” kicks the ball into the goal. Is there an offside infringement?

B

1

No

A

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Not Offside

“B” receives ball not directly from corner kick but from an opponent.

B

1

A

Offside Q&A

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Offside Q&A

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one

of his/her team, he/she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:

• interfering with play

• interfering with an opponent

• gaining an advantage by being in that position Return

Offside Q&A

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one

of his/her team, he/she, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:

• interfering with play

• interfering with an opponent

• gaining an advantage by being in that position Return

Offside Q&A

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one

of his/her team, he/she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:

• interfering with play

• interfering with an opponent

• gaining an advantage by being in that position Return

Offside Q&A

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one

of his/her team, he/she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:

• interfering with play

• interfering with an opponent

• gaining an advantage by being in that position Return

Offside Q&A

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one

of his/her team, he/she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:

• interfering with play

• interfering with an opponent

• gaining an advantage by being in that position Return

Offside Q&A

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one

of his/her team, he/she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:

• interfering with play

• interfering with an opponent

• gaining an advantage by being in that position Return

Offside Q&A

Return

There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball

directly from:

• a goal kick

• a throw-in

• a corner kick

Offside Q&A

Return

There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball

directly from:

• a goal kick

• a throw-in

• a corner kick

Offside Q&A

Return

There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball

directly from:

• a goal kick

• a throw-in

• a corner kick

Player was in opponent’s half of field Player was nearer opponent’s goal line

than ball Player was nearer opponent’s goal line

than at least to opponents Player was involved in active play Player received ball from teammate Not on corner kick, goal kick or throw-in

Elements of the Offside Law

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Offside Position vs. Infraction

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one

of his/her team, he/she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:

• interfering with play

• interfering with an opponent

• gaining an advantage by being in that position

So what’s the answer?

Neither “A” nor “B” should be penalised for offside.

Although “B” is now in an offside position, he/she should not be penalised unless he/she becomes involved in active play.

Let’s see what happens next.