How can a player in an offside position become onside after the ball is played by a teammate?

A player in an offside position can become onside when an opponent intentionally plays the ball. This is a critical aspect of the offside rule in soccer. When a player is in an offside position, they are penalized only if they become involved in active play at the moment the ball is played to them. However, if an opponent makes a deliberate play on the ball, it effectively resets the offside situation for any players who were previously deemed offside.

For instance, if a defender intercepts a pass intended for an attacking player who is in an offside position, that attacking player becomes onside the moment the defender touches the ball, as the player's position is no longer relevant given that the ball is now being played by an opponent. This rule encourages dynamic gameplay and strategic positioning, allowing players the opportunity to engage in play despite their previous offside status.

The other options do not successfully address how a player in an offside position can reposition themselves to be considered onside after the ball is played. Scoring a goal does not make a player onside if they were offside at the moment the ball was played. Standing still does not change their offside status as it is based on positioning relative to the ball and defenders at