The New York Times

What is semi-automated offside technology and how does it work?

As Victor Torp sprinted toward the Wembley corner flag and fell onto his back, Coventry City looked like they had produced one of the greatest moments in FA Cup history. Having been 3-0 down against ...
The New York Times

The offside law, Bill McCracken and, a century on, the decision that changed football forever

One hundred years ago today, at a meeting at 22 Rue de Londres, Paris, association football — soccer — changed forever. The International Football Association Board voted that Law 11 of the game, the ...
Engadget

The Premier League will speed up offside calls with optical tracking tech starting next week

England's top-tier soccer league will soon use optical tracking to automate portions of offside calls. The Premier League said on Tuesday it will adopt semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) in live ...
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Offside rule in soccer, explained: The simple definition and how referees still manage to get it wrong

Soccer, otherwise known as football, is a relatively simple sport. Eleven players play on each team who, aside from the goalkeeper, can't touch the ball with their hands and must put the ball in the ...