Offside Rules Quiz
Test your knowledge of Law 11: Offside. Cover the offside position, what counts as active play, which body parts matter, and when a player cannot be offside. Covers common exam and match scenarios.
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Sample Questions
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A player's shoulder is in an offside position but their feet are level with the last defender. Are they offside?
The ball is played by a defender directly to an attacking player in an offside position. What is the correct decision?
An attacking player in an offside position does not touch the ball but runs towards the goalkeeper. Is this an offside offence?
Common Offside Questions
Which body parts are used to judge offside?
The head, body, and feet are used to judge offside. Arms are excluded. A player can be offside based on a shoulder being beyond the second-last defender, but a hand or arm ahead of the defender does not create an offside position.
Can a player be offside from a corner kick?
No. A player cannot be in an offside position from a corner kick, goal kick, or throw-in. Offside applies only to passes in open play from team-mates.
Is being in an offside position an automatic offence?
No. Being in an offside position is not an offence in itself. A player is only penalised when they become involved in active play from that position — receiving the ball, challenging for it, or clearly impeding an opponent.
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