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.
Rugby Offside. In rugby football, the offside rule prohibits players from gaining an advantage from being too far forward. Offside rules in rugby union appear particularly complex to the casual observer. Often the only indication that they have been infringed occurs when the referee blows the whistle.