Soccer Rules Practice Exam

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When is a player considered offside in soccer?

When the ball is out of play
When a player handles the ball
When a player is nearer to the opponent's goal than the ball and the second-last opponent
When a player commits a foul

The correct answer is: When a player is nearer to the opponent's goal than the ball and the second-last opponent

A player is considered offside in soccer when that player is nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent at the moment the ball is played to them. This rule is intended to prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage by positioning themselves too close to the opponent's goal without regard for the play. This rule is not applicable in situations where the ball is out of play, when a player handles the ball, or when a player commits a foul, as these scenarios have their own regulations and do not pertain to the offside rule. The essence of the offside rule is to maintain fairness in the game by ensuring that players are actively participating in the play rather than positioning themselves in a way that makes it too easy to score.