Does a referee penalize a player who is in an offside position and moves off the field of play to show the referee that he is not involved in active play?
No. It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position and there is no need for the player to leave the field of play. However, if the referee considers that he has left the field for tactical reasons and has gained an unfair advantage by re-entering the field of play, the player should be cautioned for unsporting behavior. 3.
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