Date:         Sun, 18 Dec 2005 00:33:45 -0500
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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Sender:       Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Jim Gordon <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Offside question

Glenn Schwartzberg wrote:
> According to Law 11 "There is no offside offence
> if a player receives the ball DIRECTLY from a Goal Kick,
> a Throw-in or a Corner Kick" The emphasis on Directly is mine.
>
> The question asked was "What if a player takes a throw-in.
> The ball deflects off of an opponent to a player in an
> offside position" It was not direct and the opponent did
> not play the ball, so should you call the off-side?

I'd respond: There's no offside position on a throw-in; Therefore, the
deflection off the opponent is immaterial.  No offside.

Cute question.

Regards,
Jim Gordon