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“The offside rule limits attackers' ability to do this, requiring that they be onside when the ball is played forward. Though restricted, well-timed passes and fast running allow an attacker to move into such a situation after the ball is kicked forward without committing the offence.”
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However, it’s also true that direction of the ball isn’t mentioned in the rule. User Posted Link

Rowe was also on the ground as the cross was played. I don’t know if that affects anything - not interfering with play?

Posted By: APB, Dec 17, 17:04:58