Question Number: 27101

Law 11 - Offside 1/9/2013

RE: competitive Adult

Sean Williams of London, England UK asks...

A striker takes a shot which balloons off a defender and out of play for a throw, right next to a fellow attacking player who is standing clearly offside. The standing attacked lets the ball go out, grabs it and takes a quick throw which results in a goal. Should the goal stand? Is the attacking player who threw the ball technically interfering with play by advantageously grabbing the ball when it's out of play?

Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

No. Once the ball goes out of play, everyone is eligible to play the ball and participate in play. Offside position will be judged after the ball is in play when the the ball next touches a teammate.

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Sean
There is no offside offence here as the player has not interfered with play by touching the ball nor interfered with an opponent. The moment the ball goes out of play the throw in begins play again so the goal should be awarded.

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

once the ball is out of play, offside resets. Since the offside positioned player did nothing while the ball was in play, there can be no offense