What are the potential drawbacks of not having an offside rule?

Dec 18, 2004 ... One of the most controversial rules in football is the offside rule. A possible explanation is that the human eye and brain are incapable of ... Feb 6, 2013 ... 'Can you tell me,' he asked, 'what is the benefit of the offside law in football?' When talking to him it turned out that he was a hockey ... Jan 13, 2025 ... While it might seem straightforward, understanding the nuances of the offside rule is essential for players, coaches, and fans alike. This ... In 1863, the rule started out by stating that a player is offside unless three players from the opposing team are in front of him. This rule remained the same ... Apr 14, 2017 ... Not long before this, I received horrible sexist abuse on Twitter after a report on Soccer Saturday. I was called all sorts of unrepeatable ... May 6, 2024 ... Then, in 2005, the IFAB pointed out that an attacker will be offside only if a part of their body with which they can legally score (head, torso ... Encroachment occurs when an offensive player is in or beyond the neutral zone after the snapper touches or simulates (hand[s] at or below his knees) touching ... Jan 11, 2023 ... The offside rule (known as the 'offside law') in football (aka soccer) can be hard to understand, especially as it seems to be updated and ... If the ball is deliberately played by a member of the opposing team, an attacker cannot be offside. A player who is behind the other team's goal line is ... The law states that a player is in an offside position if any of their body parts, except the hands and arms, are in the opponents' half of the pitch, and ...