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Offside status is measured by the second last opponent (and a few other things). The goal keeper is an opponent. In your description, the goal keeper becomes the second last opponent.
This occurred recently in the FIFA World Cup 2010 opening match of South Africa vs. Mexico. The SA goal keeper stepped up to punch at the ball, causing the Mexican attacker to be in an offside position.
What else can I help you with?
When there is an offsides or encroachment does the offense get an automatic first down?
No, not automatically. It is a 5-yard penalty. If the penalty moves the ball past the line to gain, then it is a first down.
Goal kick in soccer?
You get a goal kick when the other team kicks the ball off the field where your goal is...then you put the ball on one of the corners of the goalie box and the goalie kicks it as hard as they can down the field
What is offsids defense in football?
Defensive offsides is when a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage, the yard line on which the ball is placed before the play begins, when the quarterback snaps the ball. The defensive player is allowed to accidentally jump across the line of scrimmage as long as he gets back to the defensive side of the ball before the ball is snapped. Offsides is a five yard penalty and a replay of down.
What does clamping mean in the game lacrosse?
If your a goalie when the ball is near the crease the goalie should clamp on it and bring it in the crease so its not putting it in the stick the stick is upside down
Can a goalie pick up the ball once he has put it down if he has possession of it?
No, it will be an indirect free kick if he picks it up again
Does the defense mens defend the goal?
The defenders stand in front of the goalie and goal, and keep the ball away from the goal. Although, if the goalie takes the ball and starts running down field and loses it, the defender will step in the goal in order to not allow a long shot goal.
What does the term butter mean in reference to a soccer player?
when the ball either keeps slipping from the goalie or when a player is dribbling the ball down-field and it keeps slipping from the players feet
What is a butterfly goalie?
a butterfly goalie is a goalie that likes to go down into a butterfly (AKA full V) save move to stop the puck.
How far has the ball moved down the lane when it starts rolling without slipping?
When a ball starts rolling without slipping, it has moved a distance equal to the circumference of the ball.
Can a player running the ball touch the ball to the ground to steady himself without going down?
If the ball touches the ground, the runner is down. This is why 'the ground cannot cause a fumble.'
What is the purpose of the soccer ball?
In soccer the main goal is to get the ball down the feild and score by getting the ball in the net past the goalie. You win by having more goals than the opposite team.
Does the offense get a first down on an offsides penalty in football?
When the defensive player moves over the line of scrimage and touches an offensive player before the ball is hiked. It's when a defensive player moves over the line of scrimage before the ball is snapped. If he touches an offensive player it's known as encroachment.
