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Ponietz

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3. There must be two defenders for a forward pass in the opponent's half regardless of where the passer is

Reply to aggiesal (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 05:24 PM

6 hrs ago

In simple terms, a player is offside if they are in the attacking half and closer to the opposing team's goal-line than both the ball and the second-last opponent.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/offside-rule-soccer-explained/joz30fulyxepkne3soxqvcrs

In your example the receiver, in the attacking half, is closer to the opponent’s goal line than the ball and the second defender.

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Here's another ⚽ Offside question ... [View all] aggiesal 6 hrs ago OP

It's a game of millimeters now Ponietz 6 hrs ago #1

So what? Borh were ahead of the defense. n/t aggiesal 6 hrs ago #2

There must be two defenders for a forward pass in the opponent's half regardless of where the passer is Ponietz 6 hrs ago #3

What a ridiculous rule, if that's the case. ... aggiesal 6 hrs ago #4

Okay then Ponietz 6 hrs ago #6

That gives a massive benefit to the goalie, since he knows they can't pass to the other player. ... aggiesal 5 hrs ago #9

if the receiver is behind the passer it is a good pass rampartd 5 hrs ago #11

If a team is good enough to get multiple players behind the defense, ... aggiesal 5 hrs ago #7

It's easy to get behind the defense Ponietz 5 hrs ago #8

I'm not referring to players camping out behind the defense ... aggiesal 5 hrs ago #10

It might be interesting to experiment with your idea Ponietz 4 hrs ago #12

I have no idea why it would change the game, since ... aggiesal 2 hrs ago #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz 6 hrs ago #5