Comprehensive Analysis of Soccer Throw – In Rules

In soccer games, throw – in rules are very important, yet many players and even fans tend to overlook the details. Let’s explore them in – depth.

Common Fouls in Soccer Throw – In

In soccer matches, throw – in fouls often happen. Here are some common wrong actions.

Wrong Foot Position

Error: Both feet don’t touch the sideline or the ground outside the sideline at the same time; sometimes one foot is completely inside the field.
Correction: The thrower’s two feet must touch the sideline or the ground outside the sideline, and keep a relaxed but stable stance to ensure a stable center of gravity when throwing.

Body Parts Off the Ground or the Line

Error: One foot is off the ground when throwing the ball, or both feet are off the ground and then jump to throw.
Correction: At least one foot must always be in contact with the ground to maintain a stable starting and force – generating trajectory.

Wrong Starting Point of Throwing Action

Error: The direction from the chest, front or elbow is incorrect, and the ball is not thrown in an integrated motion from behind the head over the head forward.
Correction: The action must be from behind the head over the head forward, and the arm and the body should form a continuous forward – thrusting trajectory.

Break or Pause in Throwing Process

Error: There are obvious pauses, decelerations or segmented actions in the throwing process.
Correction: Keep a continuous and smooth force – generating sequence and complete a complete “back – top – front” action.

Asymmetric Hands and Gestures

Error: One hand dominates and the other assists in an uncoordinated way when throwing the ball, or the gesture is non – standard.
Correction: Both hands should exert force simultaneously, and the ball – holding and throwing actions should be symmetrical and balanced.

Ball Not Entering the Playing Area After Throwing

Error: The ball is judged to be foul before entering the field after being thrown, or it has not passed other players before being touched again.
Correction: The ball must enter the field to complete the throw – in. The trajectory at the moment of leaving the hand should ensure that the ball can enter the playing area.

Interference from Other Body Parts

Error: Other body parts (head, torso, legs) interfere with the ball’s path or the opposing player when throwing the ball.
Correction: Keep the correct body direction and linear force – generation, and avoid non – throwing parts affecting the ball’s trajectory.

What is a Throw – In

A throw – in is an important rule in soccer. ​​First of all​​, according to the authoritative definition of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), when the whole ball, whether from the ground or the air, crosses the sideline, the opposing team of the last – touching player should throw the ball in at the place where the ball went out of bounds to resume the game. ​​In other words​​, simply put, when the ball goes out of the sideline, the opposing player should throw the ball back into the field according to the rules to continue the game.

How to Make a Correct Throw – In

Mastering the correct way to make a throw – in can avoid unnecessary fouls and ensure the smooth progress of the game.

Foot Positioning

The thrower’s two feet must touch the sideline or the ground outside the sideline, and one foot must not be inside the field. This is the basis for a legal throw – in.

Body Orientation and Serving Gesture

When throwing, the body should face the field, and use both hands to throw the ball forward from overhead. The throwing action should be continuous from back to front, and you can’t throw it backward from the front or downward from the top. This ensures the standardization of the serve.

Details of Serving Action

Before serving, the ball must be out of the hand and enter the playing area. You can’t touch the ball again before it touches another player. If you touch the ball again after throwing it and it doesn’t touch another player, it is usually judged as an indirect free kick. Pay attention to these details to avoid fouls.

Boundary Throw – In Right

If you violate the position or action when throwing, the referee will usually give the throw – in right to the other team. The specific decision depends on the referee’s judgment on the spot. So you must strictly abide by the rules.

Teaching and Training Content and Methods for Throw – Ins

Teaching Content

From SIKANA Video Classroom

• ​​Rule Explanation​​: Explain the rules of throw – ins to students in detail, including the definitions of legal and illegal actions, such as foot position, throwing action, and the requirement for the ball to enter the playing area. Use real – life game cases to help students understand the consequences of fouls.
• ​​Action Demonstration​​: The coach personally demonstrates the correct throw – in action, including foot positioning, body orientation, serving gesture, and serving action details, so that students can have an intuitive understanding.
• ​​Error Analysis​​: Show common wrong throw – in actions, analyze the reasons for the errors and the possible fouls, and guide students to identify and avoid these errors.

Training Methods

• ​​Basic Positioning Training​​: Set markers on the sideline of the field and let students repeatedly practice correctly placing their feet on the sideline or the ground outside the sideline and maintaining a stable stance. Each practice session lasts for a certain time to gradually enhance students’ stability in standing.
• ​​Decomposed Action Training​​: Break the throw – in action into several parts, such as the ready position, the back – swing, and the forward – throw. Let students practice each part separately, focusing on the key points and continuity of each action. The coach corrects errors in time.
• ​​Complete Action Training​​: After students master the decomposed actions, they conduct complete throw – in action training. Start with short – distance throws and gradually increase the throwing distance. Require the ball to accurately enter the designated area to improve students’ practical operation ability.
• ​​Simulated Game Training​​: Organize simulated games and set up throw – in scenarios in the games. Let students use the learned rules and skills in a real – combat atmosphere. The coach provides on – site guidance and comments according to students’ performance to enhance their practical response ability.

Understanding and abiding by soccer throw in rules can help you better enjoy the fun of soccer games.