A player is taking a throw in their attacking third. Where should they throw the ball? Ian Barker puts a spotlight on four possible options
In a competitive 7v7 youth game, late in the first half with the scores level, a player is taking a throw in their attacking third. Assuming the thrower can make all four throws, should they...
A. Throw to the corner and behind the defence for a player to run onto?
B. Throw short to get it back to feet?
C. Throw long to the far post?
D. Throw back to the goalkeeper?
When deciding, think about your preferred style of play and remember this is a competitive youth game.
Tell us what you think the thrower should do next in the poll below. And don’t forget to let us know why!
What should the thrower do?
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A. Throw to the corner and behind the defence for a player to run onto.
B. Throw short to get it back to feet.
C. Throw long to the far post.
D. Throw back to the goalkeeper.What should the thrower do?
— Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) May 5, 2023
A. Throw to the corner and behind the defence for a player to run onto.
B. Throw short to get it back to feet.
C. Throw long to the far post.
D. Throw back to the goalkeeper.
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