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Learn about the offsides rule in soccer, including what constitutes an offsides position, offense, and the resulting sanction. Discover key points such as the player's positioning, when an offside offense occurs, and the consequences of a call. Enhance your knowledge of this important aspect of the game.
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Key Points • What is the offsides rule • What is an offsides position • What is an offside offense and sanction
Definition of Offsides • The player is closer to his opponents’ goal than both the ball and the second to last opponent.
Offsides Position • The forward is in the starting position behind the defense • If the ball is passed to him he’s offsides
Offsidesoffense & sanction • If an offsides offense is called. • Ball is turned over to the defensive team. • Defensive team is awarded a direct kick near the area where the offsides occurred.
Review • What is offsides • Offsides position • When it’s not an offside offense • What happens when the offsides call is made • What is a direct kick