Throw-ins are simple but very important in football: they can provide opportunities to maintain possession, counter-attack, or even lose possession. Therefore, the throw-in is one of the most important skills in soccer. In fact, many players neglect their throw-in skills and waste their chances. Don't worry, though, because with the help of this article and a lot of practice, you can use your throw-in like a pro.
Step
Method 1 of 2: Making a Regular Throw-in
Step 1. Grab the ball with both hands
You should hold the ball exactly to the right and left. If the soccer ball is a clock, your right hand is at 3 o'clock and your left is at 9 o'clock. You can slide it slightly inward so that your thumb is almost touching the back of the ball. This helps you gain more leverage when throwing.
A throw-in only occurs when the entire ball crosses one of the sidelines. A throw-in is taken at the point where the ball leaves the court
Step 2. Point your feet toward the court with the tips of your toes on the edge of the court line
Both feet must be behind the court line and touching the ground for a throw-in to be considered valid. Open your legs and point your toes towards the ground, and adjust your body so that you get a comfortable stance. If you want to try throwing while running, stand a few feet behind the line so you can run without crossing the court line. Some players choose to put their feet together, and some put one foot forward.
Remember, your feet must not cross the court line when throwing the ball in. If it passes, the throw becomes invalid and possession of the ball will pass to the opposing team
Step 3. Arch your back
Many players try to throw only with their hands, but some of the power of the throw should come from the shoulders and back, as well as the momentum from the start of the run. Think of your body like a drawn catapult; both feet firmly on the ground, but the spine becomes like a spring. Do it just before you throw the ball.
For now, practice arching your back as comfortably as possible. Try to get used to the right attitude first before practicing throwing the ball. A slight bend should be enough for now
Step 4. Starting at the back of the head, bring the ball up and over the head
For a throw to be valid, the ball must "start at the back and go over the head." The referee may allow quick throws, but you should at least start with the ball overhead.
You will be awarded a foul if you start your throw from the forehead or further forward. Usually this happens on fast throws
Step 5. Release the ball forward with a flick of the wrist
Swing your arms up and forward so that the ball moves just above your head. At the same time, bend your back arched forward like a spring, and if you're doing a running throw, drag the toes of your back foot on the ground. Extend your arms fully and release the ball so you don't just throw the ball to the ground.
- The location of the release point of the ball depends on how far you want to throw it. For long throws, release the ball as it passes over the head. For short throws, hold the ball until it's roughly past your forehead.
- You can't spin the ball with one hand. The ball must leave both hands at the same time, although the referee will usually tolerate this as long as you don't accidentally twist the ball.
Step 6. Run onto the field to get back into play, but don't touch the ball until it has been touched by another player
You cannot touch the ball you throw until it has been touched by another player (both from the friend and the opposing team). So get back on the pitch to help get the ball flowing and attack the opponent's goal. On the other hand, if you accidentally throw the ball at your opponent, immediately press the opponent to try to reclaim the ball. Always follow up on your pitch by getting back on the court, getting into position and getting ready to play again.
Step 7. Reread the throw-in rules to practice a perfect and legal throw
The throw-in rules aren't very complicated, but you should keep them in mind at every throw. Even professional players have crossed the line when throwing a throw-in, and this situation is quite embarrassing if it occurs during a match. Here are the legal rules of the throw-in:
- The thrower must face the court
- Both feet must be behind the line and at least touching the ground
- You use both hands with even pressure (don't twist the ball)
- The ball must come from behind and over the head.
- You prohibited score straight from a throw-in.
Method 2 of 2: Perfecting the Throw-in
Step 1. Throw quickly
Throw-ins rarely produce attacking opportunities because they are designed that way.
Step 2. Aim at a teammate's feet if possible
The ball will be easier for a partner to control if it is thrown at his feet so he can move immediately. Try to land the ball near your partner's feet so it can be received like a pass. However, there are times when your throw shot needs to be tweaked a bit:
- If you communicate well, throw your partner's head so that it can be flicked and passed into two fast passes and outwit the opponent's defense.
- If there's a lot of players in a crowd and you're afraid the throw will be taken by your opponent, aim for your friend's chest. Your partner can use his body to stop and protect the ball, and you can aim for him easily because his goals are big.
Step 3. Throw the ball firmly so that it becomes like a pass
Don't just bounce the ball because the opposing defender has time to react and press the ball, which means your partner will be pushed before they receive the ball. Energize the throw and make it like a pass. Don't just throw the ball at a friend, don't throw it either.
If you're flexible and can easily do a front handspring, try doing a strong somersault
Step 4. Scan the field to see the movement of the players
You must determine where the ball will land. You can set the game or just look for a free player. Once you've made your decision, you need to do it quickly so that your opponent can't detect where the ball will be thrown. It's better to throw it at a moving partner instead of a stationary one. Movement will force a reaction from the opposing defender, while a stationary player is more easily overcome by the opponent.
Step 5. Use running throws to increase throw-in distance
Be prepared to start a short distance run (approximately 2-4 steps) to gain additional momentum and increase the power of the throw until it hits the target. Keep both feet comfortably behind the line when you start throwing. Your back foot, which still has momentum, drags behind you to make sure it's still on the ground.
- Your dominant foot should be in front (as opposed to throwing a baseball).
- In general, runs that exceed 2-3 steps don't make a big difference in throwing power.
Step 6. Throw the ball towards the opponent's goal if you are in doubt
If you don't have a choice, your teammates don't move, and the referee tells you to throw it right away, just throw it towards the opponent's goal. This forces the opponent to not have much choice in handling the ball. Most likely the throw-in will happen again.
Tell your teammates, if possible, to sprint as you throw. If you can suppress the opponent's defense quickly, maybe the opponent will make a mistake
Step 7. Try not to throw the ball directly in front of you
Never throw the ball straight ahead, unless there is no opposing player or pressure (eg deep in your defensive area). Throws that are high, slow, and easy to read are easier to take. Moreover, colleagues will face a bad direction when receiving the ball, namely to the side of the field. The possibility of mistakes, or even loss of possession, coupled with the arrival of defenders who directly attack your goal will increase the chances of conceding.
Tips
- Try to keep both feet on the ground. If your back foot is raised, the referee will announce a foul.
- Try tricking your opponent. Maybe you just want to give the ball a few centimeters away, but the opponent keeps swarming around your teammates. Start as if you were going to throw away, but then throw at a close partner. Little tricks like this can outwit your opponent and open up your partner's position.
- The first image of this article is wrong. Both examples that are declared incorrect in the drawing are actually allowed because the feet are on the court line. However, the written description of the picture is correct.
- As soon as you get the ball, get ready to start running, then put your feet just outside the sidelines and throw the ball. You have to do it quickly to surprise the opposing team.
- This strategy is very important in throw-ins. If your distance is very close to your own goal, be careful of the direction of the throw. Usually, short, fast throws are safer in this situation.
Warning
- Your opponent will receive a free kick if you throw the ball onto the court and touch it before it has been touched by another player.
- A throw-in will be awarded to the opposing team if one or more of the following occurs during a throw-in: one or more feet has crossed the sideline, the player does not throw from behind the head in one smooth motion, or the player's back foot is lifted off the ground. during the follow-up movement. In the first two cases, if the referee forbids a throw-in, the player is guilty of trifling; in the last case the player violated Law 15.
