What are some examples of situations where the strict application of the offside rule might seem unfair or contrary to the spirit of the game?

Sep 5, 2024 ... Dutch look to scrap offside law to curb amateur football violence ... Netherlands football is considering doing away with the offside law in its ... Sep 5, 2024 ... Netherlands football is considering doing away with the offside law in its amateur ranks to decrease the rising number of matches halted because of aggression. A change to the rule was introduced two years ago, which allows a player to be in an offside position provided they are not "actively involved in play". It was ... The offside rule goes like this: if the attacker is closer to the opponent's goal than the second-last defender, they're offside. Offside is not a foul, it's unsporting. It's not misconduct, it's an offence. There is no penalty to a player, only a sanction. A player is simply warned by the ... Mar 20, 2024 ... If the new rules come into force, offside will be determined if the attacking player completely overtakes the last defender at the moment of the ... Sep 5, 2024 ... Netherlands football is considering doing away with the offside law in its amateur ranks to decrease the rising number of matches halted ... Jul 4, 2023 ... The first rule stipulated that a player was offside if he was in front of the ball. In 1866, a player was considered onside if there were three ... Jan 18, 2024 ... A player is considered offside if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender (usually the ... Nov 10, 2024 ... i think offside should be scrapped, craziest rule ever. 5 mos. 1. Martin Jones. Craig Greenwood so you think goal hanging is part of football ...