In a game where players chase a ball, one rule can leave you in a stall. When is a player offside, but not in a bind?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about the position relative to the ball.
Answer
When they are behind the ball
Explanation
A player is not offside if they are behind the ball when it is played.
This is a medium sports riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is When they are behind the ball.
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