How do I know if I am in the offside in football How does it work
In football, offside is a rule that prevents players on the attacking team from gaining an unfair advantage by being closer to the opponent's goal than the second-last defender. A player is in an offside position if they are in the opponent's half and:
- Nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent
- Involved in active play, meaning they are trying to influence the play or gain an advantage from their position
There are two exceptions to the offside rule:
- Corner kicks and throw-ins: Players are not offside if they are in the opponent's half when the ball is kicked from a corner or thrown in.
- Goal kicks: Players are not offside if they are in the opponent's half when the ball is kicked from a goal kick.
If an offside player receives the ball or interferes with play, the referee will award an indirect free kick to the defending team.
Related Questions
- What is the penalty for offside? An indirect free kick is awarded to the defending team.
- Can a player be offside from a corner kick? No.
- Does the goalkeeper count as a defender for offside? Yes.
- Can a player be offside if they are behind the ball? Yes, if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than the second-last defender.
- What is active play in offside? Trying to influence the play or gain an advantage from their position.
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