Q: Which school devised the first offside rules during the late 18th century?
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A
Eton
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B
Aldenham
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C
Winchester
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D
Rugby
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Answer:
A
Explanation:
English public schools were the first to codify football games. In particular, they devised the first offside rules, during the late 18th century. The first known codes – in the sense of a set of rules – were those of Eton in 1815 and Aldenham in 1825.
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