Next time there are talks on revising the soccer rules, the following should be at the very top of the agenda:
Regard the frame of the goal as a member of the defending team. (For the sake of simplicity, the off-side rule will remain unchanged, despite this new interpretation.) So when a shot hits the post and goes out of play, the attacking team will maintain possession.
The rationale is simple:
- The frame of the goal usually prevents the attacking team from scoring, which is just like an extra defender.
- Shots on target should be rewarded. For an on-target shot which threatens to go in, hitting the post is unlucky enough, and not having anything as a reward (i.e., a corner kick) is just bloodily cruel.
The rule is simple and easy to interpret. It doesn't cost anything to implement, but can definitely increase the number of goals scored.
Can you hear me, Mr Blatter?
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