Law 11: Offside2. Offside offence·Page 109, 2026/27 edition

2. Offside offence

The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.

*The first point of contact of the ‘play' or ‘touch' of the ball should be used; however, when the ball is thrown by the goalkeeper, the last point of contact should be used.
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 109 · clause law-11-a24d8944

Questions that ask it 1

Points in a walk where the reader is deciding this provision.

Was the player nearer the goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent?offside

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