off-side rule
Attacker placement regulation
The off-side rule in football (soccer) prohibits attacking players from being nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.
The rule prevents goal-hanging—waiting near the goal for easy scoring opportunities.
He was caught offside by inches.
Offside decisions remain among the game's most contentious calls, now often reviewed by video technology.
Punishment for wrongdoing
- foulOffensive or illegal
- infractionMinor rule breach
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- linesmanSideline sports official
assistant referee · flag · whistle · VAR · enforcement · violation · call · decision
Device for catching animals
- defensive lineBlockers facing the offense
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- timingArt of choosing moments
- runMove swiftly on foot
through ball · anticipation · counterattack · striker · attacker · defender · formation · pressing
penalty
Punishment for wrongdoing
- foulOffensive or illegal
- infractionMinor rule breach
- refereeSports rule enforcer
linesman · assistant referee · flag · whistle · VAR · enforcement · violation · call · decision · review
trap
Device for catching animals
- defensive lineBlockers facing the offense
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- timingArt of choosing moments
run · through ball · anticipation · counterattack · striker · attacker · defender · formation · pressing · depth