CONTROL SHOOTING PASSING DRIBBLING TURNING HEADING CREATE SPACE INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING SUPPORT PLAY GOALKEEPING CROSSING TACKLING THE THROW IN ATTACKING SET PLAYS DEFENDING SET PLAYS THE FREE KICK

THE THROW-IN

Please select a subsection from the topics below :

Basic practices at the throw-in Progression  The throw in (1)   The throw in (2)   The throw in (3)   Defending at a throw-in (1)   Defending at a throw-in (2)   Defending at a throw-in (3)   The Long-Throw (defending)   The Long Throw (attacking) With Supporting Players   The Long Throw (attacking)  Set Plays at a Throw-in (attacking)  Set Plays at a Throw-in (attacking) (2)  Set Plays at a Throw-in (attacking) (3)  Set Plays at a Throw-in (attacking) (4)

Set Plays at a Throw-in (attacking)

In the diagram the (X’s) are the attacking side with (X4) taking the throw-in.

• (X4) throws the ball towards (X9) who is marked by (D5)
• But as the ball approaches him (X9) sets off to his left as in the diagram expecting that (D5) will (in view of the proximity to goal) follow him.  This leaves the ball going on to (X8) who is directly behind him in line as in the diagram.
• To add to the movement, and to maintain the pressure on the defence (X7) sets off into the penalty area, with (D3) in pursuit.
• This creates a space on the right flank which (X9) will run into.
• So when the ball arrives at (X8) he plays it first time into the space in front of (X9) who will then be in a dangerous attacking position.

The success depends on: -

1. The accuracy of the throw-in, also the right pace on the throw into (X8)
2. The timing of (X9)’s run; and that of (X7)