Date:         Sat, 17 Dec 2005 20:40:02 -0800
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Glenn Schwartzberg <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Offside question
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Of course you get the most off-the-wall questions when you teach
clinics. Here is an interesting one. 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 know what I answered, but would like to hear what the list has to say

Glenn S.