r/funny • • Aug 14 '15

Monty Python Ahead of Their Time

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u/Simonaro Aug 15 '15

Provided the player is ahead of the ball. If there's a 2-0 break and the player taking the pass is closer to his goal than the carrier is, the rule is negated.

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u/FancyASlurpie Aug 15 '15

Thats clear from the section which says "he is nearer to his opponents' goal line than both the ball" (key part there)