What is the punishment for an offside infringement?

The punishment for an offside infringement is an indirect free kick awarded to the opposing team. This rule is designed to prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage by being in a position closer to the opponent's goal line when the ball is played. If a player is determined to be offside at the moment the ball is played to them, the opposing team is given the opportunity to restart play with an indirect free kick from the place where the offside occurred.

Options such as a direct free kick or a penalty kick are reserved for different types of fouls or infractions, not for offside violations. A throw-in is also not related to offside and is awarded for the ball leaving the field of play over the touchline. Given this understanding of offside infringements, the choice of an indirect free kick aligns with the established rules of the game.