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FineSoccer Kids 17 Welcome to the FineSoccer Kids Newsletter. Today’s subject deals with throw ins. When the ball goes over a sideline off of the opponent, you are allowed to take throw in. The basic rules for taking the throw in are as follows at the time the ball is thrown:
Once you have the technique of throwing the ball in, the next thing is to decide where to throw the ball. Too many players (and teams) don’t realize that it’s not good enough to just throw the ball in but rather it should be done with a purpose. The first thought should be “can I take a quick throw in to get to goal?” I believe that many people do look for this but don’t know why all don’t. If the quick throw in is NOT there, the next thought should be “where can I throw the ball in order to keep possession of the ball?” This is where I believe most players fail. If they don’t think they can take a quick throw in, too many see the only other option as throwing the ball down the sideline. While they might have a player making a run down the line (and this might be a good option), there frequently are defenders thinking the same thing. The option that is frequently available (and infrequently taken advantage of) is throwing the ball to a player who is in a more defensive position than the thrower. In other words, if a midfielder is taking the throw in, she might throw the ball back to a marking back that is providing support. By doing this, the team gets to maintain possession and look for other ways to get to goal. This seems to be a much more logical option than simply throwing a 50/50 ball down the line. Any comments, questions or suggestions should be sent
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