VAR Academy

Evergreen explainers on VAR, Laws of the Game, and refereeing decisions.
Handball Intermediate Law 12

Sliding Challenges: Handball While on the Ground

Handball is judged by arm position and whether the player took an unfair risk with their silhouette.

Handball Intermediate Law 12

Accidental Handball vs ‘Blocking’: Practical Examples

Handball is judged by arm position and whether the player took an unfair risk with their silhouette.

Handball Intermediate Law 12

Arm Movement Toward the Ball: What Matters

Handball is judged by arm position and whether the player took an unfair risk with their silhouette.

Handball Advanced Law 12

Handball in the Build-Up to a Goal

Handball is judged by arm position and whether the player took an unfair risk with their silhouette.

Handball Advanced Law 12

Deflections: Does a Deflection Excuse Handball?

Handball is judged by arm position and whether the player took an unfair risk with their silhouette.

Handball Beginner Law 12

Handball 101: Punishable vs Non-Punishable

Handball is judged by arm position and whether the player took an unfair risk with their silhouette.

Handball Intermediate Law 12

Unnaturally Bigger: The Key Handball Concept

Handball is judged by arm position and whether the player took an unfair risk with their silhouette.

Offside Intermediate Law 11

Offside: Challenging for the Ball vs Merely Running

Offside is penalized only when a player in an offside position becomes involved in active play.

Offside Intermediate Law 11

Offside: Touching the Ball After a Teammate Shot

Offside is penalized only when a player in an offside position becomes involved in active play.

Offside Advanced Law 11

Offside on Goalkeeper Saves: Rebounds and Advantage

Offside is penalized only when a player in an offside position becomes involved in active play.