November 16, 2011

Leaning on the ball in an offside area

Many players are unaware of the fact that they may lean on the ball in an offside area (for example the circle if you are WA). A player is not allowed to touch an offside area with his/her body, but the ball is not considered to be a part of the body. So one can prevent going offside by leaning on the ball. Rule 13.1.ix says:
"A player may lean on the ball to prevent going offside."
Sometimes this comes in handy - watch at 01:45!


2 comments:

  1. I like this one as I use it often myself :)

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  2. What about leaning on the ball out of court, is that not a throw in for the other team?

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