Offside is one of the fundamental rules in football that prevents attacking players from gaining an unfair advantage by positioning themselves too close to the opponent's goal before the ball is played to them.
Offside: Meaning and Rules in Football
This rule states that a player is in an offside position at the moment the ball is played by a teammate if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than the second-to-last opponent (usually a defender) and the ball. The intention of the rule is to prevent "goal-hanging" and promote more fluid play. An infringement results in an indirect free-kick for the opposing team.
How zone14 REPLAY Helps You Analyze:
With zone14 REPLAY, you can analyze offside positions and your team's offside trap in detail. Use the panorama view and drawing tools to precisely visualize the defensive line and the attackers' positions at the moment the ball is played. With the Tagging Feature, you can mark all offside decisions to evaluate the effectiveness of your offside trap or identify recurring errors in defensive recovery.