Offside Examples Compiled by Richard Baker Diagram 1

Offside Examples Compiled by Richard Baker

Diagram 1 B A Should we declare “B” offside? Or should we wait ? Richard Baker - 2003

Clear Pass to Teammate B A Yes Now should we penalise “B” No Richard Baker - 2003

Clear Pass to Teammate B A Correct, “B” is offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 2 B A Yes Should we declare “B” offside? No Richard Baker - 2003

Clear Pass to Teammate B A We need to know where “B” was when the pass was made! Richard Baker - 2003

Not Offside B B A “B” was in onside position when the pass was made Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 3 A B Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Clear Pass to Teammate A A B Should we declare “A” offside? Or should we wait? Richard Baker - 2003

Clear Pass to Teammate A B Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 4 B A Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Assistant Referee Position B A The assistant referee is responsible for making the determination Richard Baker - 2003 AR

Not Offside B A Richard Baker - 2003 AR

Diagram 5 B A Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Clear Pass to Teammate B A Any two opponents count, not just goalkeeper and defender Richard Baker - 2003 AR

Not Offside B A Richard Baker - 2003 AR

Diagram 6 B A Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Running Back for the Ball B A B Yes No Was “B” in an offside position when the ball was played to him/her? Richard Baker - 2003

Running Back for the Ball A B Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 7 B A Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Running Back for the Ball B B A Yes No Was “B” in an offside position when the ball was played to him/her? Richard Baker - 2003

Running Back for the Ball B A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 8 B A Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Shot on Goal B A Shot by “A” deflected by keeper to “B” - is “B” offside? Richard Baker - 2003 Yes No

Shot on Goal B A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 9 B A Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Shot on Goal B A Shot by “A” deflected by keeper to “B” - is “B” offside? Richard Baker - 2003 Yes No

Shot on Goal B A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 10 B A Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Rebound from Goalpost B A Yes No Shot by “A” rebounds from goalpost kicked in by “B” - offside? Richard Baker - 2003

Rebound from Goalpost B A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 11 A B Are any Red players in an Yes No offside position? Richard Baker - 2003

Rebound from Crossbar B A A B Yes No “A” shots at goal, ball rebounds from crossbar back to “A”, “B” moves to goal - is “A” or “B” offside? Richard Baker - 2003

Rebound from Crossbar B A Yes No Goalkeeper moves to block 2 nd shot, “A” passes to “B” - “B” offside? Richard Baker - 2003

Rebound from Crossbar B A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 12 B 1 A “A” shoots at goal, “B” in off- Yes side position - infringement? No Richard Baker - 2003

Ball Deflected by Defender B 1 A 1 Yes No Defender “ 1” moves to block but ball glances off foot to “B” - offside? Richard Baker - 2003

Ball Deflected by Defender B 1 1 A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 13 B 1 2 A “A” shoots at goal, “B” in off- Yes side position - infringement? No Richard Baker - 2003

Obstructing the Goalkeeper B 1 2 A “B” is interfering with the goalkeeper by blocking his/her view Richard Baker - 2003

Obstructing the Goalkeeper B 1 2 A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 14 B 2 1 A “A” shoots at goal, “B” in off- Yes side position - infringement? No Richard Baker - 2003

Obstructing an Opponent B 2 1 B A Yes No “B” moves to prevent “Blue 2” from intercepting the shot - Offside? Richard Baker - 2003

Obstructing an Opponent B 2 1 B A Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 15 A C B Yes No “A” takes corner-kick, ball goes to “B” who shoots at goal. “C” offside? Richard Baker - 2003

After a Corner Kick A C B Yes No As ball is passing by, “C” redirects ball into goal - infringement? Richard Baker - 2003

After a Corner Kick A C B Offside Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 16 A B Yes No “A” takes corner kick, ball goes to “B” who kicks ball into goal. Goal? Richard Baker - 2003

After a Corner Kick A B A player cannot be declared offside on a corner kick Richard Baker - 2003

Not Offside A B GOAL! Richard Baker - 2003

Diagram 17 A B 1 “A” takes corner kick, ball deflects from “Blue 1 ” to “B”. Richard Baker - 2003

After a Corner Kick A B 1 Yes No “B” kicks the ball into the goal. Is there an offside infringement? Richard Baker - 2003

Not Offside A B 1 “B” receives ball not directly from corner kick but from an opponent. Richard Baker - 2003

Offside Q&A You have completed the Law XI Q&A. We hope this helps you better interpret the Offside Law. Quit Retake

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 Return position

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 Return position

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 Return position

Offside Q&A There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from: • a goal kick • a throw-in Return • a corner kick

Elements of the Offside Law l l l 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 Return

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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.