IPA: /ˈɔfˌsaɪd/
KK: /ˈɔfˌsaɪd/
adjective
Definition: In sports, this term describes a situation where a player is positioned ahead of the ball or puck and closer to the opponent's goal than the second-to-last opponent when the ball or puck is played to them, making their position illegal.
Example: The referee called the play offside, resulting in a free kick for the other team.
adverb
Definition: In sports, a position where a player is ahead of the ball or puck when the play starts, making it illegal for them to participate in the play.
Example: The referee called the goal back because the player was offside when the ball was passed to him.
noun
Definition: A situation in sports where a player is in a position that is not allowed, usually because they are closer to the opponent's goal line than the ball and the second-to-last opponent when the ball is played to them.
Example: The referee called an offside when the player received the ball too close to the goal line.