A player makes a long pass towards a forward who is in an offside position. A defender also chases after the ball and kicks it first while running (limited contact with the ball in the air). After that, the forward receives the ball and passes it to a team-mate who scores a goal. What is the correct decision? Find out more: bit.ly/Offside_Offence_ Watch video example: bit.ly/Changes23_24 (presentation, slide 30) Download the app: bit.ly/Laws_App_

A player illegally challenged an opponent close to the touchline and the reserve assistant referee’s position. The incident occurred out of the vision of the referee who is unsure if there was an offence. May the reserve assistant referee be asked for advice if they had a clearer view than the referee? bit.ly/ReserveAR

If a defender starts fouling (e.g. holding) an opponent ➡️ outside the penalty area and the foul continues into the penalty area – advantage is played and a penalty kick awarded ➡️ inside the penalty area and the foul continues outside the penalty area – a penalty kick is awarded (no advantage played) bit.ly/_Sanctions

A winger attempts to make a pass towards a forward who is in an offside position, in the opponents’ penalty area. A defender who is a few metres from the winger instinctively stretches out their leg to block the pass. The ball deflects off the defender’s leg and goes to the forward who scores a goal. What is the correct decision? Find out more: bit.ly/Offside_Offence_ Watch video examples: bit.ly/Changes23_24 (presentation, slides 24-37) Download the app: bit.ly/Laws_App_

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