How Hillary Clinton overcame the challenge from Sen. Bernie Sanders. Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a rally at Long Beach City College on the final day of California campaigning. Photo: Jonathan Alcorn/AFP/Getty Images.
Without the rule, offensive players could hover near their opponents' goal even when the play is on the other side of the field, with the hope of a long pass and an easy goal. The offside rule applies at the moment the ball is touched or passed, not when the ball is received.
offside adjective (IN SPORTS) âº uk â /ËÉfËsaÉªd/ us â /ËÉËf-/ US also offsides, us â /ËÉËfËsaÉªdz/ uk â (in particular sports, especially football and hockey) in a position that is not allowed by the rules of the game, often in front of the ball. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words. General terms used in ball sports.