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Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Throw-In Basics: Technique, Receiving, and Attacking from the Sidelines

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Charles Zubal
Name: Charles Zubal
City: Roseville
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Throw-In Contest

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Throw-In Contest

Throw-In Contest

Players take turns throwing the ball as far as they can. The player with the longest throw wins. Only legal throw-ins count.

Throw-in Rules:

  • Throws must go straight over the head with both hands, starting behind the head
  • No twisting of the arms - players can twist at the waist to aim throws
  • Both feet must be touching the ground during and after the throw - no jumping or lifting the back leg
  • Feet must be behind or on the sideline while throwing - no stepping fully on the field with either foot
  • Throw-ins must enter the field of play - if the throw does not cross the sideline, redo the throw-in

Coaching Points:

  • Start with feet planted - as players learn, they can start taking a walking or running start
  • Take a big last step into the throw to get more power and distance
  • Lean shoulders back before snapping forward to generate power
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Partner Throw-Ins

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Partner Throw-Ins

Partner Throw-Ins

Players standing across the field from their partner, practicing throw-ins to each other. Circle around to every player to give tips on their technique and remind them of the rules.

Throw-in Rules:

  • Throws must go straight over the head with both hands, starting behind the head
  • No twisting of the arms - players can twist at the waist to aim throws
  • Both feet must be touching the ground during and after the throw - no jumping or lifting the back leg
  • Feet must be behind or on the sideline while throwing - no stepping fully on the field with either foot
  • Throw-ins must enter the field of play - if the throw does not cross the sideline, redo the throw-in

Coaching Points:

  • Start with feet planted - as players learn, they can start taking a walking or running start
  • Take a big last step into the throw to get more power and distance
  • Lean shoulders back before snapping forward to generate power
  • Throw to a teammate's feet if possible to make it easier to control
  • Receiver: Move your body and feet to where the throw-in will land
  • Receiver: Cushion the ball by matching the speed of the ball with the receiving surface

Add Challenge:

  • Receiver controls the ball and passes back to the thrower on the ground
  • Receiver passes back to the thrower with a one-touch volley
  • Make it a competition by having the players race to 20 throws from behind the line
  • Have the thrower throw to the teammate's thighs, chest, or head (ages 12+) to practice different surfaces
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 Transition (Throw-Ins)

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1v1 Transition (Throw-Ins)

1v1 Transition (Throw-Ins)

Players play 1v1 inside the playing area, with players outside the area waiting in line with soccer balls in hand. Once a goal is scored (blue shown scoring), or if the ball goes out-of-bounds, the defending player (red) exits the field. Their teammate enters the field, and the next teammate in line immediately throws a new ball in. The player who just scored transitions to defending - players rotate from thrower to attacker/receiver to defender. If a foul throw is committed, the opponents throw a ball into play and can counter-attack.

Coaching Points:
  • Keep the ball close and under control while dribbling
  • Transition onto the field right away and attack with speed
  • Transition from attacking to defending quickly to protect the goal or win the ball
  • Throw to your teammate's feet, or into space they're running into, when possible
  • Throw to the ball where your teammate can protect it (throw away from pressure)
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Throw-In Escape

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Throw-In Escape

Throw-In Escape

Attacking team (red) starts play by taking a throw-in in their own half, scoring in two small goals placed at half-field. Defending team may score on the full-sized goal if possession is won. When a goal is scored or the ball goes out-of-bounds, reset players' positioning and restart with a throw-in. If attackers commit a foul throw, defenders get to throw and attack the full-sized goal.

Coaching Points:

  • Thrower: Look for an open teammate - DO NOT just throw the ball forward/down the line
  • Thrower: Pass away from pressure - look for 1v0s rather than 1v1s or 1v2s
  • Thrower: Use proper throw-in technique - avoid foul throws
  • Receiver: Move away from defenders into open space
  • Receiver: Make sure you are close enough for your teammate to throw to you
  • Far-Side Teammates: Stay in space and resist the urge to cramp the area near the throw
  • Team: If we can't attack the near goal, can we switch to the far side?
  • Team: Pass to the goalkeeper's feet to help switch the point of attack
  • Team: If we lose possession, get compact and protect the goal

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 5v5 Scrimmage (Throw-Ins)

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5v5 Scrimmage (Throw-Ins)

5v5 Scrimmage (Throw-Ins)

Play a scrimmage with regular soccer rules. Place extra soccer balls near the sidelines of the field to keep the game flowing and to encourage quick throw-in attacks.

Rules:

  • There is no offsides on throw-ins
  • Optional: Make the field narrower to produce more throw-in opportunities
  • Optional: No corners or goal kicks - balls over the end line result in a throw-in from the sideline

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