The throw in (2)
Players can progress by practising in three’s, using one ball, manoeuvring round the field, preferably in and out of other groups of three’s. With one throwing, one receiving and passing, with a third player running.:
So in diagram (1) (A) throws to (B) who either plays it first time (preferably on the volley) to (C) who sets off to a new position once (A) has thrown the ball.
So importantly
A’s throw has to be accurate for (B) to be able to volley it first time to (C)
(A) can throw it at chest or head height if he wishes, so (B) could then head it on for C’s run, or chest it down before passing.
To progress the three’s practice
C would then, after controlling the ball, pick it up and would then become the thrower. So (C) throws now to (A) who volleys or heads to (B) who has become the runner; and so on, each player taking on the different roles.
COACHES
insist on correct throw-ins i.e. both feet on the ground, ball coming from behind the head, and accuracy.
Also coaches should demand good control by the receiver followed by sharp, accurate, correctly weighted passes.
