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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

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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 Saturday OP

It's a game of millimeters now Ponietz Saturday #1

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

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

What a ridiculous rule, if that's the case. ... aggiesal Saturday #4

Okay then Ponietz Saturday #6

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

if the receiver is behind the passer it is a good pass rampartd Saturday #11

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

It's easy to get behind the defense Ponietz Saturday #8

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

It might be interesting to experiment with your idea Ponietz Saturday #12

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

Perhaps having multiple teammates behind the defense rarely occurs because it would be offside muriel_volestrangler 10 hrs ago #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz Saturday #5

Another thing - not a good angle for the picture, but I suspect white no. 5 is closer to the goal than the passer muriel_volestrangler 10 hrs ago #15

I agree the image down the line would be better ... aggiesal 6 hrs ago #16

This rule is consistent. You're just saying "I wish there were a different rule, because I'd like it more" muriel_volestrangler 6 hrs ago #17

If there is a breakaway, (Player with a ball past the defenders with only Goalie in front), then aggiesal 2 hrs ago #18

The first pass was when "were legally online when it happened" applies muriel_volestrangler 2 hrs ago #19

No, more like this aggiesal 1 hr ago #20