Off sides?

What is "off sides" anyway?
I have so much to learn...and I really need a new camera!

For the last 4 seasons, Jonathan has played baseball ~ a sport that I have no trouble understanding. This fall, Jonathan has decided to try something new..... he is playing soccer.

Soccer is pretty huge around here, so it is strange that at the age of 11, he is just now giving it a try. He is a great little athlete and his biggest strengths are his speed and agility. He is working on his ball handling and becoming more comfortable with the idea that he might get kicked in the shins. Yikes!
I am struggling with the rules...the positions...the can do's and can't do's....and the "off sides".

I'm sure I will catch on just about the time the season is over.
And I'm looking forward to the day that my friend with the fancy camera comes to a game....so I'll have some sweet action shots..that aren't blurry!

Good Game!!!

Happy Tuesday to ya!
The rain is gone and it's feeling like fall over here!