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Offside Scenario Engine

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Offside Scenario Engine

Offside scenario diagramOpen play — attacker beyond the second-last defender. Verdict: not offside.OWN HALFOPPONENT HALF
1 · How did the attack start?
2 · Where is the attacker?
3 · Is the attacker in their own half?
4 · Did a defender deliberately play the ball?
5 · Is the attacker involved in active play?
VerdictNOT OFFSIDE

Being in an offside position is not an offence on its own. The player must become actively involved — by touching the ball, challenging an opponent, or gaining an advantage. A player can stand in an offside position without being penalised if they do not get involved.

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