Can a defenders arm play someone onside?
Now that we have VAR to take a closer look at offside calls, referees are under more pressure to make the correct decisions. A close offside call usually causes some …
What’s the offside rule when you’re past the last defender?
Occasionaly in a football match, you will see a pass made after the attacking team are past the last defender. You might be wondering why these passes are not ruled …
Can you be offside if the ball comes off a defender?
One of the many intricacies of the offside rule attempts to clarify what happens when a ball comes off a defender and finds it’s way to a player that was …
Can you be offside from a backwards pass?
Once you wrap your head around it, the offside rule seems simple enough. Still, there are some unusual scenarios that leave even the most hardcore football fans scratching their heads. …
