The offside rule explained

After all the fuss over the Sky commentators, and their rude comments about women's understanding of the offside rule: It's quite simple. Let me explain.

If the ball is passed forwards by a member of your side, and you are in your opponent's half, and are "active" in that you are involved directly in the play, and there are fewer than two opponents closer to your opponent's goal-line than you are, and you are in front of the ball when it is played, then.... it doesn't matter. It's just a silly game.