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Offsides (11) U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 9 Referee Course Small Sided and Recreational Youth Training

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Position o Offside position 1.Nearer to the opponents goal line than the ball 2.Nearer to the opponents goal line than the second to last opponent 3.Not in your own half of the field

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Remember!!!!!

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To have an Offense All three factors must be present! 1.In an offside position 2.At the moment the ball touches a teammate 3.Become involved in active play (More on this later!)

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Exceptions Goal Kick Corner Kick Throw In Offside Position? Offside Offense? NO!!!

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Review Question To be in an offside position, a player must be which of the following? a)Nearer to the opponents goal line than the ball b)Nearer to the opponents goal line than the second to last defender c)In the opponents half of the field d)All of the above

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Review Question Should a player always be penalized for being in an offside position? oYoY es oNoN o A THOUSAND TIMES NO!!!!

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Review Question A player cannot be punished for being offside position if he or she receives the ball directly from which of the following? oCoC orner kick oGoG oal kick oToT hrow-in oAoA ll of the above