Soccer Guides

A player is in an offside position when they are nearer to the opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played by a teammate. Being in an offside position is not automatically an offense; the player must become involved in active play under the conditions of Law 11.

A handball offense generally involves a player deliberately touching the ball with their hand or arm, subject to the specific conditions in the Laws of the Game. The rules also define situations where contact with the hand or arm is not considered an offense.

The main soccer positions include goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Each position has different responsibilities, and teams may use different roles depending on their formation and tactical approach.

A soccer formation describes how a team organizes its players across the field. Formations such as 4-3-3, 4-4-2, and 3-5-2 distribute players into defensive, midfield, and attacking roles and can influence how a team plays.

A standard soccer match consists of two 45-minute halves, with a halftime interval between them. The referee may also add additional time at the end of each half for certain stoppages during play.

A soccer tactic is a planned approach a team uses to organize its attacking and defensive play. Tactics can include pressing, creating space, building attacks, defending as a unit, and adjusting player positions during a match.