Compiled by Richard Baker Offside Examples Compiled by Richard Baker

Should we declare “B” offside? Diagram 1 B A Should we declare “B” offside? Or should we wait ? declare wait

Clear Pass to Teammate B A Yes Now should we penalise “B” No

Clear Pass to Teammate B A Correct, “B” is offside

Should we declare “B” offside? Diagram 2 B A Yes Should we declare “B” offside? No

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

“B” was in onside position when the pass was made Not Offside B B A “B” was in onside position when the pass was made

Are any Red players in an Diagram 3 A B Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

Clear Pass to Teammate A B Offside

Are any Red players in an Diagram 4 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

Assistant Referee Position AR B A The assistant referee is responsible for making the determination

Not Offside AR B A

Are any Red players in an Diagram 5 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

Not Offside AR B A

Are any Red players in an Diagram 6 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

Running Back for the Ball Offside

Are any Red players in an Diagram 7 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

Running Back for the Ball Offside

Are any Red players in an Diagram 8 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

Shot on Goal B A Offside

Are any Red players in an Diagram 9 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

Shot on Goal B A Offside

Are any Red players in an Diagram 10 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

Rebound from Goalpost B A Offside

Are any Red players in an Diagram 11 A B Are any Red players in an offside position? Yes No

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

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

Rebound from Crossbar B A Offside

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

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

Ball Deflected by Defender 1 1 A Offside

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

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

Obstructing the Goalkeeper 1 2 A Offside

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

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

Obstructing an Opponent 2 1 B A Offside

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

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

After a Corner Kick A C B Offside

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

A player cannot be declared offside After a Corner Kick A B A player cannot be declared offside on a corner kick

Not Offside A B GOAL!

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

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

Not Offside “B” receives ball not directly from 1 “B” receives ball not directly from corner kick but from an opponent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elements of the Offside Law 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

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.