re: Handball practically in the goal

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I think the offsides rule is fine its just not always called properly

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The damned rule creates a situation where I can be ONsides and NOT EVEN MOVE and if the defenders move, now I'm offsides.

That's retarded.

The basic problem with Soccer is this. The players have all gotten bigger and faster over time(just like in every sport).

Alas, this has created a situation where the rules are absolutely goal stifling.

Personally, I believe the absurd flopping is a direct symptom of this problem. Even the players know scoring is borderline impossible so they try every act in the book to get a chance at a set piece.

Now, set pieces are interesting but they are WAY TOO HIGH a percentage of the goal scoring in soccer.

Seriously. After set pieces, flat out accidental goals, illegal goals, and PK goals, there is an awfully low percentage of goals scored in pure action.