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What does 'offside' mean in soccer?
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A player is too close to the goal
Quiz Options
- A player is too close to the goal
- A player is ahead of the second-to-last defender when the ball is played
- A player commits a foul
- A player scores an own goal
Explanation & Context
An offside offense occurs when a player is in an offside position and involved in active play, meaning they are nearer to the opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent.
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