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Just an example of how rediculous and complex the law can get (from the discussion in another thread). Put two of the most complained about offences together, deliberate handball and offside.
Handling has to be 'deliberate' for it to be an offence.
An offside phase is reset by a defender's 'deliberate' play of the ball
But 'deliberate' is (or expected to be) interpreted differently in each. Here is an example of conflicting interpretation form my view point.
A through ball by an attacker to a team mate. A defender in a good position and good opportunity tries to chest block the ball by quickly moving into its path with his hands firmly tucked behind his back. He poorly judges the path of the ball, the ball hits the outside part of his upper arm (only) and goes to another attacker in offside position. I see this as deliberate play of the ball but not deliberate handball.
Handling has to be 'deliberate' for it to be an offence.
An offside phase is reset by a defender's 'deliberate' play of the ball
But 'deliberate' is (or expected to be) interpreted differently in each. Here is an example of conflicting interpretation form my view point.
A through ball by an attacker to a team mate. A defender in a good position and good opportunity tries to chest block the ball by quickly moving into its path with his hands firmly tucked behind his back. He poorly judges the path of the ball, the ball hits the outside part of his upper arm (only) and goes to another attacker in offside position. I see this as deliberate play of the ball but not deliberate handball.