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Originally Posted by sadora
Yes, offside calls are judgement calls, but here is how FIFA defines the offside...
Decision 1
In the definition of offside position, “nearer to his opponents’ goal
line” means that any part of his head, body or feet is nearer to his
opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent.
So, if an attacking player who is in line with a defender makes a forward motion before the ball is played to him/her, then they are in an offside position.
For more in FIFA's Laws of the game check out this link: http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affe...006_e_1581.pdf |
What about deflected balls.. what about 'passive' offside.
Maybe the rule is just too complex which makes it so controversial.
Maybe soccer needs a 35 yard blue-line!
I wouldn't like to be a linesman looking down the line. I'd be scared to blink!