1. Compiled by Richard Baker
Offside Examples
Compiled by Richard Baker

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

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

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

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

6. 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!

7. “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

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

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

10. Clear Pass to Teammate A B
Offside

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

12. Assistant Referee PositionAR B A
The assistant referee is responsible
for making the determination

13. Not Offside AR B A

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

15. 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

16. Not Offside AR B A

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

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

19. Running Back for the Ball
Offside

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

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

22. Running Back for the Ball
Offside

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

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

25. Shot on Goal B A
Offside

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

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

28. Shot on Goal B A
Offside

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

30. 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?

31. Rebound from Goalpost B A
Offside

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

33. 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?

34. 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?

35. Rebound from Crossbar B A
Offside

36. “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

37. Ball Deflected by Defender1 1 A
Yes No
Defender “1” moves to block but
ball glances off foot to “B” - offside?

38. Ball Deflected by Defender1 1 A
Offside

39. “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

40. Obstructing the Goalkeeper1 2 A
“B” is interfering with the goalkeeper
by blocking his/her view

41. Obstructing the Goalkeeper1 2 A
Offside

42. “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

43. Obstructing an Opponent2 1 B
Yes A No
“B” moves to prevent “Blue 2” from
intercepting the shot - Offside?

44. Obstructing an Opponent2 1 B A
Offside

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

46. 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?

47. After a Corner Kick A C B
Offside

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

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

50. Not Offside A B
GOAL!

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

52. “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?

53. Not Offside “B” receives ball not directly from1
“B” receives ball not directly from
corner kick but from an opponent.

54. Offside Q&A You have completed the Law XI Q&A.
We hope this helps you better interpret the Offside Law.
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55. 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
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56. 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

57. 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

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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

61. 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
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62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

65. 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

66. 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.