Long Throw (attacking)
After the last practice, players should realise that it is the combination of the long throw-in, the header (from the throw-in) and the support of the other attackers that will bring success.
Once the positional play is firmly established (i.e. all the attackers and the thrower) then defenders should be brought into the practice, allowing them to position themselves where they wish.
The practice is in the final third of the field and all players are instructed to commence an attack once the throw-in has been taken.
To keep the practice as near to game situation as possible – the thrower should be allowed to take a long throw or a short throw.
- In the diagram (Y) is the thrower.
- Nearby are (X3), (X2) and (X9) for short throws (all marked by a defender)
- (X4) and (X5) are ready for the long throw at the front of the six yard area, with (X6), (X7) and (X8) ready to move in should (X4) or (X5) win the first header
- There are 8 defenders plus goalkeeper (G), all trying to win the ball
- Once again a lower trejectory throw will give (X4) and (X5) the better chance to win the first header
