IFAB's new interpretation for Law 11
- Thread starter Brian Hamilton
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And this week's pedant award goes to ...Though, I will point out that it is an IFAB guidance circular rather than FIFA...
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@deusex they are illustrating different bullet points in the new interpretation however they are subtly different.
In the MU v Hull example under the (1st bullet point) Rojo doesn't make an attempt to play the ball - one of the 3 elements of criteria that has to be met to constitute an offence. His actions also do not impact on the goalkeepers
'S ability to play the ball as he has a clear line of sight to it and doesn't have to wait to see what Rojo does in terms of possibly playing the ball. Therefore no offence is committed.
The Rooney example (MU V Preston) is illustrating the 2nd bullet point with only 2 criteria. In this case Rooney makes a deliberate action (moves out of the way) but his position impacts on the GK as he cannot commit to making a save in case Rooney plays the ball. Hence both the criteria of the second new bullet point are met and an offside offence occurs.
A crucial element in the difference is the distance between the player concerned and the defending player that could possibly be impacted. Rooney is very close and therefore does impact, Rojo is some distance away and therefore doesn't.
In the MU v Hull example under the (1st bullet point) Rojo doesn't make an attempt to play the ball - one of the 3 elements of criteria that has to be met to constitute an offence. His actions also do not impact on the goalkeepers
'S ability to play the ball as he has a clear line of sight to it and doesn't have to wait to see what Rojo does in terms of possibly playing the ball. Therefore no offence is committed.
The Rooney example (MU V Preston) is illustrating the 2nd bullet point with only 2 criteria. In this case Rooney makes a deliberate action (moves out of the way) but his position impacts on the GK as he cannot commit to making a save in case Rooney plays the ball. Hence both the criteria of the second new bullet point are met and an offside offence occurs.
A crucial element in the difference is the distance between the player concerned and the defending player that could possibly be impacted. Rooney is very close and therefore does impact, Rojo is some distance away and therefore doesn't.
Ah, now I see.
On the video of it it's clearer (I'll see if I can find a copy) but essentially the distance from goal that Rojo is and the direction of the ball means the keeper doesn't actually need to make a decision over a potential save as they are directly in line with the shot and have a clear line of vision seeing the ball coming through. That's the rationale behind the decision.
On the video of it it's clearer (I'll see if I can find a copy) but essentially the distance from goal that Rojo is and the direction of the ball means the keeper doesn't actually need to make a decision over a potential save as they are directly in line with the shot and have a clear line of vision seeing the ball coming through. That's the rationale behind the decision.
Premier League put some text out, along with videos of several incident (well explained videos!)
http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/...-international-fa-board-offside-guidance.html
http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/...-international-fa-board-offside-guidance.html
Looking forward to the training officer at my RA explaining all this to me!!
PinnerPaul
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This is already being misquoted in the press today after PL managers' meeting yesterday!