Originally Posted by
ThePieWhoCameIn
Just on the topic of plan Bs (plans B?) I was thinking the other day about offside after the controversy in the Mersey derby.
To get the ball up the 'other end' and win possession quickly, what's to stop this:
Our no. 9 takes position on edge of oppo's box. About 30 yards offside most likely.
We then launch it from deep at the corner flag but weighted well enough to give a winger a chance to chase it down.
In most cases the defender will get there first BUT because of the 9's starting position he can easily cut off any back pass. The defender should be under pressure from our winger and could make a mistake or concede a throw in. Ideally a quick throw in aided by a lively ball-boy (if at home).
The 9 is not technically offside for simply being in a position to cut out a pass - though in the good old days he would've been, and imo still should be.
Are there any downsides to this (apart from panic at the FA when everyone starts doing it)?
