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Message: [QUOTE="Bigpetunia, post: 4022001, member: 1772"] I very much appreciate the explanation of the offsides rule by our resident experts. I think I get it, although the question that remains for me probably reveals that I don't: Isn't the practical effect of the rule that the defense often gets rewarded for being a bit lazy getting in position? Please help me to better understand. Also, for the benefit of ignorant Americans ( of which I am clearly one), is it fair that, upon questioning some of the rules, the response is often, "Look, this is the most popular game in the world, you just don't understand it." Point taken. But isn't the reality of its unquestioned popularity and universality based mainly on the fact that such minimal equipment is required for its execution, especially in poorer neighborhoods in poorer countries? [/QUOTE]