Offside Examples
Should we declare “B” offside? Or should we wait ? declare wait Diagram 1 B A
Clear Pass to Teammate B A Now should we penalize “B” Yes No
Clear Pass to Teammate B A Correct, “B” is offside
Diagram 2 B A Should we declare “B” offside? Yes No
Clear Pass to Teammate B A We need to know where “B” was when the pass was made!
Not Offside B A “B” was in onside position when the pass was made B
Yes Diagram 3 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Should we declare “A” offside? Or should we wait? wait declare Clear Pass to Teammate B A A
B A Offside
Yes Diagram 4 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Assistant Referee Position B A The assistant referee is responsible for making the determination AR
Not Offside B A AR
Yes Diagram 5 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Clear Pass to Teammate B A Any two opponents count, not just goalkeeper and defender AR
Not Offside B A AR
Yes Diagram 6 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Yes Running Back for the Ball B A Was “B” in an offside position when the ball was played to him/her? B No
Running Back for the Ball A Offside B
Yes Diagram 7 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Yes Running Back for the Ball B A B Was “B” in an offside position when the ball was played to him/her? No
Running Back for the Ball A B Offside
Yes Diagram 8 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Yes Shot on Goal B A Shot by “A” deflected by keeper to “B” - is “B” offside? No
Shot on Goal B A Offside
Yes Diagram 9 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Yes Shot on Goal B A Shot by “A” deflected by keeper to “B” - is “B” offside? No
Shot on Goal B A Offside
Yes Diagram 10 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Yes Rebound from Goalpost B A Shot by “A” rebounds from goalpost kicked in by “B” - offside? No
Rebound from Goalpost B A Offside
Yes Diagram 11 B A Are any Red players in an offside position? No
Yes Rebound from Crossbar B A “A” shots at goal, ball rebounds from crossbar back to “A”, “B” moves to goal - is “A” or “B” offside? A B No
Yes Rebound from Crossbar Goalkeeper moves to block 2nd shot, “A” passes to “B” - “B” offside? A B No
Rebound from Crossbar A B Offside
Yes Diagram 12 “A” shoots at goal, “B” in off- side position - infringement? 1 A B No
Yes Ball Deflected by Defender B A Defender “1” moves to block but ball glances off foot to “B” - offside? 1 1 No
Ball Deflected by Defender B A 1 1 Offside
Yes Diagram 13 B A “A” shoots at goal, “B” in off- side position - infringement? 1 2 No
Obstructing the Goalkeeper B A “B” is interfering with the goalkeeper by blocking his/her view 1 2
Obstructing the Goalkeeper B A 1 2 Offside
Yes Diagram 14 B A “A” shoots at goal, “B” in off- side position - infringement? 1 2 No
Yes Obstructing an Opponent B A “B” moves to prevent “Blue 2” from intercepting the shot - Offside? 1 2 B No
Obstructing an Opponent B A 1 2 B Offside
Yes Diagram 15 A “A” takes corner-kick, ball goes to “B” who shoots at goal. “C” offside? B C No
Yes After a Corner Kick A As ball is passing by, “C” redirects ball into goal - infringement? B C No
After a Corner Kick A B C Offside
Yes Diagram 16 A “A” takes corner kick, ball goes to “B” who kicks ball into goal. Goal? B No
After a Corner Kick A player cannot be declared offside on a corner kick B A
Not Offside B GOAL! A
Diagram 17 A “A” takes corner kick, ball deflects from “Blue 1 ” to “B”. B 1
Yes After a Corner Kick “B” kicks the ball into the goal. Is there an offside infringement? B 1 No A
Not Offside “B” receives ball not directly from corner kick but from an opponent. B 1 A
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 offense in itself to be in an offside position. A player in an offside position is only penalized 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 offense in itself to be in an offside position. A player in an offside position is only penalized 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 offense in itself to be in an offside position. A player in an offside position is only penalized 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 offense in itself to be in an offside position. A player in an offside position is only penalized 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 offense in itself to be in an offside position. A player in an offside position is only penalized 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 offense in itself to be in an offside position. A player in an offside position is only penalized 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 offense 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 offense 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 offense if a player receives the ball directly from: a goal kick a throw-in a corner kick
l Player was in opponent’s half of field l Player was nearer opponent’s goal line than ball l Player was nearer opponent’s goal line than at least to opponents l Player was involved in active play l Player received ball from teammate l Not on corner kick, goal kick or throw-in Elements of the Offside Law Return
Offside Position vs. Infraction It is not an offense in itself to be in an offside position. A player in an offside position is only penalized 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 penalized for offside. Although “B” is now in an offside position, he/she should not be penalized unless he/she becomes involved in active play. Let’s see what happens next.