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 in rugby is a much simpler creature than itâs football counterpart with all itsâ curious and enigmatic qualities. Ostensibly a player is offside whenever he is ahead of the âgain lineâ (an imaginary line that goes from touchline to touchline in line with the ball). In other words, a player cannot receive a pass if he is in front of the player passing the ball.