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Old Wed Jan 04, 2006, 12:37pm
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Originally posted by bjudge
So what is the rule on thumb on that? I have always been taught dont call an offsides on a kickoff unless the player is ONE FULL STEP over the line. So unless I see his foot on the ground over the line, I usually wont make that call.

What does everyone else look for?
REPLY: I treat the situation like you suggest as long as the kick is deep. If, however, it's an onsides kick attempt, I'll call it very tightly: if K clearly and obviously breaks the plane of his restraining line, I'll flag it.
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